The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

€ 67,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
€ 68,500
 Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
€ 67,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,500

ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
54.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
70.2
78
55.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
73.9
79.4
70.2 in
Width
73.9 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.5 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
111.8
187
180.3 in
Length
187 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5104 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.33 %
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
E93
Generation
A205
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 43 AMG Convertible
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
355 hp
362 hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
369 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible

▶ REPLAY
11.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
11.46 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
24 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
494 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
403 mi
494 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG 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).
157.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
183.8 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data