The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Mercedes C 63 S AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G (18 - ..)

€ 52,000
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 86,300
 Mercedes C 63 S AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G (18 - ..) Mercedes C 63 S AMG
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,300

ⓘ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 11.3 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Mercedes C 63 S AMG.
ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
56.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 63 S AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G (18 - ..)
72.4
79.5
68.5 in
Width
72.4 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
54.9 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
107.3
176
Blueprint Mercedes C 63 S AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G (18 - ..)
111.8
187.3
176 in
Length
187.3 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
606 lb
15.66 %
Mercedes C 63 S AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G (18 - ..)

General

ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 63 S 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
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 177
E5/1
Engine Code
M 177.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
503 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
503 hp
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 S AMG

Performance

ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
165 mph
Maximum Speed
180 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 63 S AMG

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.69 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
7.69 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 S AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
13 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
337 mi
Range
414 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
414 mi
Mercedes C 63 S 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).
187.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
398 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data