The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)

€ 35,300
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 50,900
 ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 3.3
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
68.5
76.3
69.7 in
Width
68.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
57 in
Height
54.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
107.3
176
180.6 in
Length
176 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 3.3
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.42 %
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)

General

Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 3.3
W204
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.913
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
134 hp
at 2800 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
134 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
266 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3

Performance

Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 3.3
135 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

▶ REPLAY
25.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
25.75 lb/hp
11.82 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
49 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
40 mpg
city
13 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
764 mi
Range
334 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
764 mi
334 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
221.6 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
98.8 kWh
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data