The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) vs. Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)

€ 53,200
ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Coupé
€ 29,100
 Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 53,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 S Coupé is 1.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
53.8
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
68
81.8
69.2 in
Width
68 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
53.8 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
107.3
176.7
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
106.9
175.1
176.7 in
Length
175.1 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
106.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.67 %
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
E46
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
E5/1
Engine Code
M 271.911
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
301 hp
127 hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
267 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
165 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.87 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
10.84 lb/hp
25.87 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
20 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
13 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
337 mi
Range
514 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
337 mi
514 mi
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
142.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
219.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
2
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft