The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)

€ 32,900
Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11) Mercedes CLC 230
€ 60,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (07 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
€ 32,900
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 230 is 5.2 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé.
Mercedes CLC 230
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11)
68
81.8
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
70.2
78
68 in
Width
70.2 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
55.3 in
Height
54.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11)
106.9
175.1
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
108.7
180.3
175.1 in
Length
180.3 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes CLC 230
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.74 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)

General

Mercedes CLC 230
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo 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 230
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.920
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
201 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
181 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé

Performance

Mercedes CLC 230
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
149 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 230

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé

▶ REPLAY
16.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.15 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 230
16.73 lb/hp
10.15 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes CLC 230
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
26 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
18 mpg
city
17 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
419 mi
Range
403 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
419 mi
403 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
183.8 kWh
Mercedes CLC 230
174.3 kWh
183.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes CLC 230
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 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