The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
€ 43,200
€ 52,700
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.8 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring.
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
57.4
71.3
79.5
54.7
68.5
76.3
71.3 in
Width
68.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
57.4 in
Height
54.7 in
111.8
185.1
107.3
176.3
185.1 in
Length
176.3 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.21 %
General
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
S205
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
S52-B33

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
181 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
141 mph
Maximum Speed
160 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.42 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
18.33 lb/hp
12.42 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
38 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
32 mpg
city
13 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
411 mi
Range
332 mi
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
411 mi
332 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
223.5 kWh
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
117.5 kWh
223.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft











42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.1 cu ft














