The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon (07 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 S Touring (02 - 05)

€ 44,400
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
€ 50,600
 ALPINA B3 S Touring (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S Touring
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Touring.
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Touring
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
54.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Touring (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
69.7 in
Width
68.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
57.4 in
Height
54.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon (07 - 09)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Touring (02 - 05)
107.3
176.3
181.1 in
Length
176.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Touring
3858 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
12.86 %
ALPINA B3 S Touring (02 - 05)

General

Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Touring
S204
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Touring
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 Station Wagon
221 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
376 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Touring

Performance

Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Touring
152 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Touring

▶ REPLAY
17.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
17.46 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
32 mpg
21 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
24 mpg
city
14 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
562 mi
Range
353 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
562 mi
353 mi
ALPINA B3 S Touring
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).
210.3 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
150.2 kWh
210.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
428 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.1 cu ft