The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Mercedes C 200 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 52,000
€ 35,900
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 11.5 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 5.2 cm lower than the Mercedes C 200 CDI.
ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 200 CDI
1395
1739
1939
1447
1770
2008
1739 mm
Width
1770 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1395 mm
Height
1447 mm
2725
4471
2760
4586
4471 mm
Length
4586 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 200 CDI
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg
Weight Difference:
95 kg
6.03 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 200 CDI
E46
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
E5/1
Engine Code
OM 646.811
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3346 CC
Engine Capacity
2148 CC
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 bhp
134 bhp
Mercedes C 200 CDI
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
362 NM
270 NM
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 200 CDI
165 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200 CDI
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4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.75 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S
4.92 kg/bhp
11.75 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
43 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
24 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI
16 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
56 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
337 mi
Range
631 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
631 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI
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).
133.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
133.7 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 200 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
