The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé Switch-Tronic (12 - 13)
€ 30,200

€ 89,900

€ 30,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor is 6.9 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé.
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
55.3
68
81.8
54.9
70.2
78
68 in
Width
70.2 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
55.3 in
Height
54.9 in
106.9
175.1
108.7
182
175.1 in
Length
182 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.09 %

General
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
CL203
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.957
Engine Code
N54-K30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
181 hp
402 hp
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
184 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Performance
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
146 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
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18.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.83 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
18.03 lb/hp
8.83 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
31 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
507 mi
Range
408 mi
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
507 mi
408 mi
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Environmental Impact
144 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).
181.9 kWh
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
144 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data