The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) vs. Mercedes C 250 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 53,200
€ 43,300
€ 53,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.8 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes C 250 Coupé.
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
53.8
69.2
80.1
55.4
71.3
79.4
69.2 in
Width
71.3 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
53.8 in
Height
55.4 in
107.3
176.7
111.8
184.5
176.7 in
Length
184.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.89 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
E46
Generation
C205
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
E5/1
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
301 hp
208 hp
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
267 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
165 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.32 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
10.84 lb/hp
16.32 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
20 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
13 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
337 mi
Range
536 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
337 mi
536 mi
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
Environmental Impact
219.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
109.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
219.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
2
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
