The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 52,000

€ 40,000

€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 4.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.9
69.7
79.1
68.5 in
Width
69.7 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
54.9 in
Height
56.9 in
107.3
176
108.7
180.6
176 in
Length
180.6 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.09 %

General
ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
E46
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
E5/1
Engine Code
OM 651.911

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
165 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.13 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
21.13 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
53 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
13 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
337 mi
Range
833 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
833 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data