The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 53,800
€ 79,000
€ 53,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,000
ⓘ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 9.2 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon.
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
54.7
68.5
76.3
57
70.7
79.1
68.5 in
Width
70.7 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
54.7 in
Height
57 in
107.3
176.3
108.9
185.5
176.3 in
Length
185.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5016 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
13.37 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
E46
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Touring
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
E5/1
Engine Code
M 156.985
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
480 hp
at 6800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Touring
301 hp
480 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Touring
267 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
162 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.24 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
11.39 lb/hp
8.24 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
17 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
20 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
13 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
332 mi
Range
301 mi
ALPINA B3 S Touring
332 mi
301 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus 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).
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).
257.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
223.5 kWh
257.7 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
509 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
