The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02)
€ 45,600

€ 49,600

€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.8 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring.
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
57.4
71.3
79.5
54.7
68.5
76.3
71.3 in
Width
68.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
57.4 in
Height
54.7 in
111.8
185.1
107.3
176.3
185.1 in
Length
176.3 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.04 %

General
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
S205
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 3.3 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 651.921
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 3000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
168 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
139 mph
Maximum Speed
163 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
▶ REPLAY
22.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.18 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
22.24 lb/hp
12.18 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
50 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
43 mpg
city
15 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
542 mi
Range
359 mi
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
542 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 Station Wagon
96.7 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 d Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft











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