The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 38,100
€ 56,200
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring.
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
57.4
69.7
79.1
54.7
68.5
76.3
69.7 in
Width
68.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
57.4 in
Height
54.7 in
108.7
181.1
107.3
176.3
181.1 in
Length
176.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.21 %
General
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
S204
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
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 3000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
134 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
243 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
243 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
129 mph
Maximum Speed
156 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
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27.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.02 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
27.15 lb/hp
13.02 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
41 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
31 mpg
city
14 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
632 mi
Range
334 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
632 mi
334 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
221.6 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
119.3 kWh
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.1 cu ft
