The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Cabriolet Switch-Tronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 180 Cabriolet 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

€ 70,600
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Cabriolet Switch-Tronic (10 - 13) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Cabriolet
€ 45,200
 Mercedes C 180 Cabriolet 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 180 Cabriolet
€ 70,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Cabriolet is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 cm shorter, 2.8 cm narrower and 2.4 cm lower than the Mercedes C 180 Cabriolet.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Cabriolet
Mercedes C 180 Cabriolet
1385
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Cabriolet Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
1782
1982
1409
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Cabriolet 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
1810
2016
1782 mm
Width
1810 mm
1982 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2016 mm
1385 mm
Height
1409 mm
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Cabriolet Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
2760
4623
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Cabriolet 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
2840
4686
4623 mm
Length
4686 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2840 mm

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Cabriolet
Mercedes C 180 Cabriolet
1845 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
2180 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2095 kg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Cabriolet Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
230 kg
12.47 %
Mercedes C 180 Cabriolet 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Cabriolet
Mercedes C 180 Cabriolet
E93
Generation
A205
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Cabriolet
Mercedes C 180 Cabriolet
Straight-six petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N54-K30
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
395 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 5300 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Cabriolet
395 bhp
154 bhp
Mercedes C 180 Cabriolet
540 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Cabriolet
540 NM
250 NM
Mercedes C 180 Cabriolet

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Cabriolet
Mercedes C 180 Cabriolet
185 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Cabriolet

62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Cabriolet

▶ REPLAY
4.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.49 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Cabriolet
4.67 kg/bhp
10.49 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 Cabriolet

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Cabriolet
Mercedes C 180 Cabriolet
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
46 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Cabriolet
29 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Cabriolet
20 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
41 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
411 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Cabriolet
403 mi
411 mi
Mercedes C 180 Cabriolet
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).
117.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Cabriolet
183.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Cabriolet
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Cabriolet
Mercedes C 180 Cabriolet
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
335 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data