The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 52,000
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 42,300
 Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,300

ⓘ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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1395
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
1739
1939
1444
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
2760
4586
4471 mm
Length
4586 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2130 kg
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
135 kg
8.36 %
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six petrol 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
3346 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 bhp
201 bhp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
362 NM
500 NM
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
165 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

88 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

62 mph 62
mph

99 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S
4.92 kg/bhp
8.03 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
59 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
24 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
16 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
337 mi
Range
764 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
764 mi
Mercedes C 250 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).
98.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data