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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) · Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8vsAlpina 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) · Facelift 1997

AMG C 43 V8

306 hp4266 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1997-2000
VS

Alpina B3 (E36)

3.2 i 24V

265 hp3152 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1996-1999

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

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
  • 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 economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
Power
306hp228kW
265hp198kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,330kg2,932lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
65.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
56.3s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
19.6s
Calculated
20.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg 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
14.4s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
199hp/t149kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
530km329mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,266cc260cu in
3,152cc192cu in
Length
4,516mm178in
4,433mm175in
Width
1,723mm68in
1,698mm67in
Height
1,387mm55in
1,373mm54in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,509mm59in
1,410mm56in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,423mm56in
Trunk volume
430L
435L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
62L
CO2 emissions
280g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24VPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8: 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)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V85,850 rpm3,250-5,000 rpm6,100 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)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.6 s
20.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 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)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
306 hp
228 kW
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
265 hp
198 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
410 Nm
302 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)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
1,570 kg
3,461 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)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V86.5 s
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V6.4 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: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

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

Estimated range comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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
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)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
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

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
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
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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
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
AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
6.4 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
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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8AlpinaB3 (E36)3.2 i 24V
Power
306 hp
228 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
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
4,516 mm
177.8 in
Height
1,387 mm
54.6 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
530 km
329 mi
667 km
414 mi
CO2 score
280 g/km
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Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 (E36) 3.2 i 24V

  • Is 240 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • 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
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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