The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)

€ 29,100
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 53,200
 ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Coupé
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Coupé.
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
68
81.8
53.8
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
68 in
Width
69.2 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
55.3 in
Height
53.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
106.9
175.1
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
107.3
176.7
175.1 in
Length
176.7 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.67 %
ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)

General

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
CL203
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.911
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
127 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
162 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Coupé

Performance

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
128 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Coupé

▶ REPLAY
25.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
25.87 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
22 mpg
city
13 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
514 mi
Range
337 mi
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
514 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
142.1 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data