The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
€ 40,400
€ 53,800
€ 40,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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 S Touring.
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S 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 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Touring
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.62 %
General
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Touring
S204
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Touring
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 3800 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
168 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Touring
136 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Touring
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21.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
21.85 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
41 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
29 mpg
city
13 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
632 mi
Range
332 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
632 mi
332 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
223.5 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
119.3 kWh
223.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S 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
