The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
€ 78,100
€ 53,800
€ 78,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.5 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Touring.
Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Touring
56.7
72.4
79.5
54.7
68.5
76.3
72.4 in
Width
68.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.7 in
Height
54.7 in
111.8
187.8
107.3
176.3
187.8 in
Length
176.3 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Touring
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
12.88 %
General
Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Touring
S205
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Touring
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 177
Engine Series
M 177.980
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
469 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon
469 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
479 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon
479 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Touring
▶ REPLAY
8.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon
8.39 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon
28 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
22 mpg
city
13 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
488 mi
Range
332 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon
488 mi
332 mi
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
223.5 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon
159.2 kWh
223.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.1 cu ft
