The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
€ 49,700
€ 50,900
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 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 3.3.
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 3.3
57
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
57 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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 3.3
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.38 %
General
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 3.3
W204
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 3.3
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.957
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
302 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
273 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 3.3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
▶ REPLAY
12.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
12.19 lb/hp
11.82 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
32 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
24 mpg
city
13 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
554 mi
Range
334 mi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
554 mi
334 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
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).
221.6 kWh
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
140.2 kWh
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
