The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
€ 30,900
€ 53,200
€ 30,900
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 180 Compressor is 4 cm shorter, 2.9 cm narrower and 3.8 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 S Coupé.
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
1405
1728
2078
1367
1757
2035
1728 mm
Width
1757 mm
2078 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2035 mm
1405 mm
Height
1367 mm
2715
4448
2725
4488
4448 mm
Length
4488 mm
2715 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
1945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
15 kg
1 %
General
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
CL203
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Straight-four petrol engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.946
Engine Code
E5/1

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
3346 CC
141 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
141 bhp
301 bhp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
220 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
220 NM
362 NM
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Performance
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
134 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
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10.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
10.6 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
36 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
25 mpg
city
16 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
494 mi
Range
337 mi
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
494 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
219.8 kWh
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
147.7 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
186 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
450 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
410 L








1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data



















