The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 52,000
€ 44,800
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 300.
ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 300
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.8
71.3
79.5
68.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
54.9 in
Height
56.8 in
107.3
176
111.8
184.5
176 in
Length
184.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 300
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.63 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 300
E46
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 300
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
E5/1
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 300
165 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.85 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
13.85 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 300
13 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
337 mi
Range
651 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
651 mi
Mercedes C 300
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).
119.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 300
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
