The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
€ 41,200
€ 50,900
€ 41,200
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 250 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 250
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 250
ALPINA B3 3.3
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Mercedes C 250
ALPINA B3 3.3
W205
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes C 250
208 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 250
258 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
Mercedes C 250
ALPINA B3 3.3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
▶ REPLAY
15.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250
15.69 lb/hp
11.82 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes C 250
44 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
35 mpg
city
13 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
586 mi
Range
334 mi
Mercedes C 250
586 mi
334 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
100.4 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 250
100.4 kWh
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
