The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)

€ 77,100
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
€ 52,000
 ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 77,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000

ⓘ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 S.
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
ALPINA B3 S
56.6
Blueprint Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
70.7
79.1
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
108.9
186.1
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
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 S
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.45 %
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)

General

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
ALPINA B3 S
W204
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
ALPINA B3 S
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
E5/1
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
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
480 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
443 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S

Performance

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
ALPINA B3 S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

▶ REPLAY
7.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
7.95 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
18 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
11 mpg
city
13 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
306 mi
Range
337 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
306 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S
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).
219.8 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
253.8 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
ALPINA B3 S
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