The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 79,000
€ 56,200
€ 79,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.2 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring.
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
57
70.7
79.1
54.7
68.5
76.3
70.7 in
Width
68.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
57 in
Height
54.7 in
108.9
185.5
107.3
176.3
185.5 in
Length
176.3 in
108.9 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.2 %
General
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
S204
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
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 Station Wagon
480 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
443 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
156 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
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8.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.02 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
8.24 lb/hp
13.02 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
17 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12 mpg
city
14 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
301 mi
Range
334 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
301 mi
334 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Environmental Impact
257.7 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).
221.6 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
257.7 kWh
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
509 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 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
