The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 d 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
€ 46,100
€ 48,800
€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 300 d 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 S.
Mercedes C 300 d
ALPINA B3 S
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 300 d
ALPINA B3 S
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.32 %
General
Mercedes C 300 d
ALPINA B3 S
W205
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 d
ALPINA B3 S
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d
242 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d
369 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S
Performance
Mercedes C 300 d
ALPINA B3 S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
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14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.62 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 d
14.9 lb/hp
10.62 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 d
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes C 300 d
46 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
39 mpg
city
15 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
500 mi
Range
359 mi
Mercedes C 300 d
500 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 S
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 300 d
104.9 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 3
246 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 d
ALPINA B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
