The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 70,600
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
€ 45,200
 Mercedes C 180 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 180 Convertible
€ 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 Convertible is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 Convertible.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
54.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
70.2
78
55.5
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 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 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
108.7
182
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
111.8
184.5
182 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4619 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
12.46 %
Mercedes C 180 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
E93
Generation
A205
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N54-K30
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
395 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
398 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Convertible

Performance

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

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Convertible

▶ REPLAY
10.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.12 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
10.3 lb/hp
23.12 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
38 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
24 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
17 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
411 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
403 mi
411 mi
Mercedes C 180 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).
117.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
183.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
739 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data