The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 77,100
€ 54,400
€ 77,100
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 63 AMG Performance Plus is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
ALPINA B3 3.3
56.6
70.7
79.1
54.9
68.5
76.3
70.7 in
Width
68.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.6 in
Height
54.9 in
108.9
186.1
107.3
176
186.1 in
Length
176 in
108.9 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
ALPINA B3 3.3
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.83 %
General
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
ALPINA B3 3.3
W204
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
ALPINA B3 3.3
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
M 156.985
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
480 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
480 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
443 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
ALPINA B3 3.3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
▶ REPLAY
7.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
7.95 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
18 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
11 mpg
city
14 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
306 mi
Range
337 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
306 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
253.8 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 63 AMG Performance Plus
253.8 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
