The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
€ 79,300
€ 50,900
€ 79,300
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 63 AMG Performance Package 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 Package
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 Package
ALPINA B3 3.3
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.45 %
General
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Package
ALPINA B3 3.3
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 Package
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 Package
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 Package
443 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Package
ALPINA B3 3.3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Package
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
▶ REPLAY
7.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Package
7.95 lb/hp
11.82 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Package
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Package
20 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
13 mpg
city
13 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
342 mi
Range
334 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Package
342 mi
334 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
227.4 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 Package
227.4 kWh
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
451 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Package
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
