Comparison Alpina B3 (E46) 3.3 i 24V B3S (305 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz S124 (facelift 1989) 250 TD (94 Hp)
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| Brand: | Alpina | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | B3 | W124 |
| Generation: | B3 (E46) | S124 (facelift 1989) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.3 i 24V B3S (305 Hp) | 250 TD (94 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 1989 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 1993 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16.2 l/100 km | 9.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.9 l/100 km | 5.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 72 l |
| Power: | 305 hp | 94 hp |
| Max power in: | 6300 rpm. | 4600 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 270 km/h | 165 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 5.4 sec | 17.6 sec |
| Torque: | 362 Nm @ 4800 rpm. | 158 Nm @ 2600-3100 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | OM 602 D 25 / 602.912 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3346 cm3 | 2497 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7 l | |
| Coolant: | 9.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 5 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 22 |
| Piston Stroke: | 93.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 87 mm | 87 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 5 |
| Length: | 4471 mm | 4765 mm |
| Width: | 1739 mm | 1740 mm |
| Height: | 1414 mm | 1489 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2800 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1497 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1481 mm | 1497 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 440 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 1950 kg | 2130 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1450 kg | 1510 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Tire size: | 225/40 ZR18; 255/35 ZR18 | Front wheel tires: 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J X 18; 9J X 18 | Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 15 |