The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 d (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
€ 39,000
€ 52,000
€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 220 d is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 21.5 cm longer, 7.1 cm wider and 4.7 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
Mercedes C 220 d
ALPINA B3 S
1442
1810
2020
1395
1739
1939
1810 mm
Width
1739 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1939 mm
1442 mm
Height
1395 mm
2840
4686
2725
4471
4686 mm
Length
4471 mm
2840 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 d
ALPINA B3 S
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
2115 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
70 kg
4.52 %
General
Mercedes C 220 d
ALPINA B3 S
W205
Generation
E46
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 d
ALPINA B3 S
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
3346 CC
168 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes C 220 d
168 bhp
301 bhp
ALPINA B3 S
400 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 d
400 NM
362 NM
ALPINA B3 S
Performance
Mercedes C 220 d
ALPINA B3 S
145 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
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9.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 220 d
9.23 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 d
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes C 220 d
71 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
59 mpg
city
16 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
No data
41 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
637 mi
Range
337 mi
Mercedes C 220 d
637 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
219.8 kWh
Mercedes C 220 d
82.2 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 d
ALPINA B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
440 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
