The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
€ 41,700
€ 50,900
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
ALPINA B3 3.3
56.8
71.3
79.5
54.9
68.5
76.3
71.3 in
Width
68.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.8 in
Height
54.9 in
111.8
184.5
107.3
176
184.5 in
Length
176 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
ALPINA B3 3.3
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.66 %
General
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
ALPINA B3 3.3
W205
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
161 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
161 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
295 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
ALPINA B3 3.3
145 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
20.61 lb/hp
11.82 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
59 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
47 mpg
city
13 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
637 mi
Range
334 mi
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
637 mi
334 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
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).
221.6 kWh
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
82.2 kWh
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
