The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 32,300

€ 63,800

€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé.
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
55.3
68
81.8
55.5
70.2
78
68 in
Width
70.2 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
55.3 in
Height
55.5 in
106.9
175.1
108.7
180.3
175.1 in
Length
180.3 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
14.04 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo 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-K20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
181 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Performance
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
144 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
18.27 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
30 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
21 mpg
city
16 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
488 mi
Range
388 mi
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
488 mi
388 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
191.4 kWh
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
149.7 kWh
191.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data