The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

€ 52,000
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 61,700
 Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 450 AMG
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,700

ⓘ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 450 AMG.
ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 450 AMG
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
107.3
176
Blueprint Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
111.8
184.5
176 in
Length
184.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 450 AMG
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.04 %
Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

General

ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 450 AMG
E46
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
E5/1
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
362 hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 450 AMG

Performance

ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 450 AMG
165 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 450 AMG

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.02 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
10.02 lb/hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 450 AMG
13 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
337 mi
Range
539 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
539 mi
Mercedes C 450 AMG
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).
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 450 AMG
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