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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36vsAlpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202)

AMG C 36

280 hp3606 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1996
VS

Alpina B3 (E36)

3.2 i 24V

265 hp3152 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1996-1999

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Highest torque
    385 Nm
    284 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Lightest
    1,330 kg
    2,932 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    199 hp/t
    149 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    435 L
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
Power
280hp209kW
265hp198kW
Torque
385Nm284lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,330kg2,932lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
66.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
56.3s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
20.7s
Calculated
20.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
199hp/t149kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,606cc220cu in
3,152cc192cu in
Length
4,487mm177in
4,433mm175in
Width
1,720mm68in
1,698mm67in
Height
1,385mm55in
1,373mm54in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,497mm59in
1,410mm56in
Rear track
1,478mm58in
1,423mm56in
Trunk volume
430L
435L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24VPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36: Power / Torque
  • Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 365,750 rpm4,000-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V5,800 rpm4,400 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.7 s
20.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
105 mph
170 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
280 hp
209 kW
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
265 hp
198 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36 has 15 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) AMG C 36: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
385 Nm
284 lb-ft
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
1,330 kg
2,932 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
247 km/h
153 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 366.7 s
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V6.4 s

Although Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36 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) AMG C 36: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
280 hp
209 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
265 hp
198 kW
6.4 s
247 km/h
153 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,487 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,385 mm
54.5 in
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
Power
280 hp
209 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
385 Nm
284 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,487 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,385 mm
54.5 in
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
Range score
-
667 km
414 mi
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 55 Nm more
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V

  • Is 230 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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