The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)

€ 38,900
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 50,900
 ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 38,900
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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 3.3
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
69.7
79.1
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
68.5
76.3
69.7 in
Width
68.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.9 in
Height
54.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
107.3
176
180.6 in
Length
176 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 3.3
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.66 %
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)

General

Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 3.3
W204
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
M 271.860
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
229 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3

Performance

Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 3.3
149 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

▶ REPLAY
16.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
16.51 lb/hp
11.82 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
33 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
23 mpg
city
13 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
509 mi
Range
334 mi
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
509 mi
334 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
221.6 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
136.5 kWh
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data