The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)

€ 52,000
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 36,100
 Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) Mercedes C 200 Compressor
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100

ⓘ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 4.9 cm lower than the Mercedes C 200 Compressor.
ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
1395
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
1739
1939
1444
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
1770
2008
1739 mm
Width
1770 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1395 mm
Height
1444 mm
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
2725
4471
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
2760
4586
4471 mm
Length
4586 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1990 kg
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.66 %
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)

General

ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
E46
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Straight-six petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
E5/1
Engine Code
M 271.950
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3346 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 bhp
181 bhp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 2800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
362 NM
250 NM
Mercedes C 200 Compressor

Performance

ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
165 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

88 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

62 mph 62
mph

122 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 Compressor

▶ REPLAY
4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.31 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S
4.92 kg/bhp
8.31 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
24 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
16 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
337 mi
Range
519 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
519 mi
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
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).
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
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