The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 400 Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

€ 67,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
€ 61,500
 Mercedes C 400 Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) Mercedes C 400 Convertible
€ 67,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 400 Convertible.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
54.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
70.2
78
55.5
Blueprint Mercedes C 400 Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
71.3
79.4
70.2 in
Width
71.3 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.5 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint Mercedes C 400 Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
111.8
184.5
180.3 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4101 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5126 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.8 %
Mercedes C 400 Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
E93
Generation
A205
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N54-K20
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
355 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
369 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400 Convertible

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 400 Convertible

▶ REPLAY
11.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.5 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
11.46 lb/hp
12.5 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
24 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
17 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
488 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
403 mi
488 mi
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
159.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
183.8 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
323 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data