The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 63 S AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
€ 84,700

€ 52,000

€ 84,700
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 S AMG is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.2 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
ALPINA B3 S
56.1
72.4
79.5
54.9
68.5
76.3
72.4 in
Width
68.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.1 in
Height
54.9 in
111.8
187.2
107.3
176
187.2 in
Length
176 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
ALPINA B3 S
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.45 %

General
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
ALPINA B3 S
W205
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 S AMG
ALPINA B3 S
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
503 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
503 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
516 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S
Performance
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
ALPINA B3 S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 63 S AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S
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7.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
7.58 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
29 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
22 mpg
city
13 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
500 mi
Range
337 mi
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
500 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S
Environmental Impact
155.3 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 S AMG
155.3 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
ALPINA B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data