The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

€ 53,800
ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S Touring
€ 49,000
 Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
€ 53,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,000

ⓘ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 4.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon.
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
54.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
69.7
79.1
68.5 in
Width
69.7 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
54.7 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
107.3
176.3
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
108.7
181.1
176.3 in
Length
181.1 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Touring
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5159 lb
ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
562 lb
14.08 %
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

General

ALPINA B3 S Touring
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
E46
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Touring
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
E5/1
Engine Code
OM 642.961
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Touring
301 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Touring
267 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Touring
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
162 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Touring

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon

▶ REPLAY
11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.05 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
11.39 lb/hp
18.05 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Touring
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
20 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
13 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
332 mi
Range
506 mi
ALPINA B3 S Touring
332 mi
506 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
223.5 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).
166.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
223.5 kWh
166.6 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Touring
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft