The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
€ 38,600

€ 48,800

€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S
56.9
69.7
79.1
54.9
68.5
76.3
69.7 in
Width
68.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.9 in
Height
54.9 in
108.7
180.6
107.3
176
180.6 in
Length
176 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.95 %

General
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S
W204
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.911
Engine Code
E5/1

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
168 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S
144 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S
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21.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.62 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
21.13 lb/hp
10.62 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
42 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
30 mpg
city
15 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
655 mi
Range
359 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
655 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 S
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
206.5 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
115.2 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data