The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
€ 32,300

€ 53,200

€ 32,300
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 200 Compressor is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Coupé.
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
55.3
68
81.8
53.8
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
106.9
175.1
107.3
176.7
175.1 in
Length
176.7 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.33 %

General
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
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 200 Compressor
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.957
Engine Code
E5/1

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
181 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
184 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Performance
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
144 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B3 S Coupé
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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 S Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
30 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
21 mpg
city
13 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
488 mi
Range
337 mi
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
488 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
219.8 kWh
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
149.7 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
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