The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)

€ 44,900
Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 48,800
 ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 44,900
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 320 CDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
ALPINA B3 S
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
69.7 in
Width
68.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
57 in
Height
54.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
107.3
176
180.6 in
Length
176 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 320 CDI
ALPINA B3 S
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.7 %
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)

General

Mercedes C 320 CDI
ALPINA B3 S
W204
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 320 CDI
ALPINA B3 S
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S

Performance

Mercedes C 320 CDI
ALPINA B3 S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

▶ REPLAY
16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.62 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
10.62 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 320 CDI
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
32 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
24 mpg
city
15 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
562 mi
Range
359 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
562 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 S
Environmental Impact
150.2 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).
206.5 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
150.2 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 320 CDI
ALPINA B3 S
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