The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 60,200
€ 54,400
€ 60,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 43 AMG 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 3.3.
Mercedes C 43 AMG
ALPINA B3 3.3
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 43 AMG
ALPINA B3 3.3
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.7 %
General
Mercedes C 43 AMG
ALPINA B3 3.3
W205
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 43 AMG
ALPINA B3 3.3
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
362 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
384 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
Mercedes C 43 AMG
ALPINA B3 3.3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 43 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
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10.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
10.29 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 43 AMG
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
30 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
526 mi
Range
337 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
526 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
219.8 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
147.7 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 43 AMG
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
