The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
€ 36,500

€ 50,900

€ 36,500
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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 11.5 cm longer, 3.1 cm wider and 4.9 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 3.3
1444
1770
2008
1395
1739
1939
1770 mm
Width
1739 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1939 mm
1444 mm
Height
1395 mm
2760
4586
2725
4471
4586 mm
Length
4471 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 3.3
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg

Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.66 %

General
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 3.3
W204
Generation
E46
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
M 271.820
Engine Code
S52-B33

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
3300 CC
181 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Power
276 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
181 bhp
276 bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
270 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
335 NM
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
270 NM
335 NM
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 3.3
144 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3
▶ REPLAY
8.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.36 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
8.31 kg/bhp
5.36 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
39 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
28 mpg
city
16 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
509 mi
Range
334 mi
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
509 mi
334 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
221.6 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
136.5 kWh
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
168 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
440 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data