The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI Automatic (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
€ 34,500

€ 60,800

€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,800
ⓘ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 220 CDI is 5.2 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé.
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo 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
180.3
175.1 in
Length
180.3 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.19 %

General
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
CL203
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
OM 646.963
Engine Code
N54-K20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
148 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
251 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Performance
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
136 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
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23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.15 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
23.09 lb/hp
10.15 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
37 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
27 mpg
city
17 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
602 mi
Range
403 mi
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
602 mi
403 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
183.8 kWh
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
131.6 kWh
183.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
959 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