The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
€ 37,400
€ 47,800
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 280 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 280
ALPINA B3 3.3
56.9
69.7
79.1
54.9
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
108.7
180.6
107.3
176
180.6 in
Length
176 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280
ALPINA B3 3.3
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.74 %
General
Mercedes C 280
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
ALPINA B3 3.3
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
Mercedes C 280
ALPINA B3 3.3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
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15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.58 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
11.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
18 mpg
city
15 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
446 mi
Range
362 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
362 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
204.5 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
204.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
