The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
€ 42,800
![Mercedes C 250 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_C_C205-18.png)
€ 53,200
![ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/ALPINA_B3_E46_C.webp)
€ 42,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 250 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 250 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 250 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
![Mercedes C 250 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_C_C205-18.png)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.89 %
![ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/ALPINA_B3_E46_C.png)
General
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
C205
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
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
E5/1
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4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
208 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
258 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Performance
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
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Mercedes C 250 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
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ALPINA B3 S Coupé
▶ REPLAY
16.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
16.32 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
44 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
34 mpg
city
13 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
575 mi
Range
337 mi
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
575 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
219.8 kWh
Mercedes C 250 Coupé
102.4 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 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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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data