The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon Automatic (07 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
€ 40,000

€ 52,700

€ 40,000
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 220 CDI 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 220 CDI 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 220 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.75 %

General
Mercedes C 220 CDI 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
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 CDI 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 646
Engine Series
OM 646.811
Engine Code
S52-B33

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
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
168 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
137 mph
Maximum Speed
160 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
▶ REPLAY
21.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.42 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
21.65 lb/hp
12.42 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
35 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
26 mpg
city
13 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
603 mi
Range
332 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
603 mi
332 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Environmental Impact
139.9 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 Station Wagon
139.9 kWh
223.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft










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