The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Touring (02 - 05) vs. Mercedes C 300 e Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 50,600
€ 48,400
€ 50,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.8 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 300 e Station Wagon.
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Mercedes C 300 e Station Wagon
54.7
68.5
76.3
57.4
71.3
79.5
68.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
54.7 in
Height
57.4 in
107.3
176.3
111.8
185.1
176.3 in
Length
185.1 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Mercedes C 300 e Station Wagon
3362 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5324 lb
Weight Difference:
761 lb
18.46 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Mercedes C 300 e Station Wagon
E46
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Mercedes C 300 e Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
316 hp
at 0 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Touring
301 hp
316 hp
Mercedes C 300 e Station Wagon
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Touring
267 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 e Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Mercedes C 300 e Station Wagon
165 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 e Station Wagon
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.05 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
11.17 lb/hp
13.05 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 e Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Mercedes C 300 e Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
131 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
21 mpg
131 mpg
Mercedes C 300 e Station Wagon
14 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
353 mi
Range
1726 mi
ALPINA B3 S Touring
353 mi
1726 mi
Mercedes C 300 e Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
210.3 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).
34.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
210.3 kWh
34.1 kWh
Mercedes C 300 e Station Wagon
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Mercedes C 300 e Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.9 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.8 cu ft
