Car comparison

Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24VvsMercedes-Benz C-class (W202) · Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alpina B3 (E36)

3.2 i 24V

265 hp3152 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1996-1999
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) · Facelift 1997

AMG C 43 V8

306 hp4266 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1997-2000

Comparison overview

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Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,330 kg
    2,932 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    199 hp/t
    149 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    667 km
    414 mi
  • Largest trunk
    435 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24VMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
Power
265hp198kW
306hp228kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,330kg2,932lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
58.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
65.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
17.1s
Calculated
19.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
199hp/t149kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
530km329mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,152cc192cu in
4,266cc260cu in
Length
4,433mm175in
4,516mm178in
Width
1,698mm67in
1,723mm68in
Height
1,373mm54in
1,387mm55in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,410mm56in
1,509mm59in
Rear track
1,423mm56in
1,483mm58in
Trunk volume
435L
430L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
62L
CO2 emissions-
280g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24VMercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8PowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V5,800 rpm4,400 rpm6,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V85,850 rpm3,250-5,000 rpm6,100 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24VMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.1 s
19.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
265 hp
198 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
306 hp
228 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8 has 41 hp more than Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
410 Nm
302 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
1,570 kg
3,461 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V86.5 s

Although Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8 has more power, Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8: 2.4 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
667 km
414 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
530 km
329 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
265 hp
198 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
306 hp
228 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,373 mm
54.1 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,516 mm
177.8 in
Height
1,387 mm
54.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
6.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24VMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
Power
265 hp
198 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,373 mm
54.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,516 mm
177.8 in
Height
1,387 mm
54.6 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
530 km
329 mi
CO2 score
-
280 g/km
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24VMercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V

  • Is 240 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 137 km (85 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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