The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 (18 - 19) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 32,500
€ 54,400
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 160 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Mercedes C 160
ALPINA B3 3.3
56.8
71.3
79.5
54.9
68.5
76.3
71.3 in
Width
68.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.8 in
Height
54.9 in
111.8
184.5
107.3
176
184.5 in
Length
176 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160
ALPINA B3 3.3
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.71 %
General
Mercedes C 160
ALPINA B3 3.3
W205
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
Mercedes C 160
ALPINA B3 3.3
134 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
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25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
25 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes C 160
41 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
32 mpg
city
14 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
447 mi
Range
337 mi
Mercedes C 160
447 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
108 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).
219.8 kWh
Mercedes C 160
108 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 3
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
