The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 d Coupé (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 S Coupé (03 - 06)
€ 40,000

€ 50,000

€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 220 d Coupé is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.8 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Coupé.
Mercedes C 220 d Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
55.4
71.3
79.4
53.8
69.2
80.1
71.3 in
Width
69.2 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
55.4 in
Height
53.8 in
111.8
184.5
107.3
176.7
184.5 in
Length
176.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 d Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.67 %

General
Mercedes C 220 d Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
C205
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 d Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
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
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 d Coupé
168 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 d Coupé
295 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Performance
Mercedes C 220 d Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
145 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 d Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Coupé
▶ REPLAY
21.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.62 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 d Coupé
21.06 lb/hp
10.62 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 d Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes C 220 d Coupé
57 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
47 mpg
city
15 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
621 mi
Range
359 mi
Mercedes C 220 d Coupé
621 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
206.5 kWh
Mercedes C 220 d Coupé
84.3 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 d Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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