The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 220 d Convertible (16 - 18)

€ 70,600
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
€ 47,200
 Mercedes C 220 d Convertible (16 - 18) Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
€ 70,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200

ⓘ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 220 d Convertible.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
54.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
70.2
78
55.5
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 d Convertible (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 220 d Convertible (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 220 d Convertible
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4883 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.97 %
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible (16 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
E93
Generation
A205
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N54-K30
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
395 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
398 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
185 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 d Convertible

▶ REPLAY
10.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
10.3 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
52 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
24 mpg
52 mpg
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
17 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
566 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
403 mi
566 mi
Mercedes C 220 d 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).
92.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
183.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Mercedes C 220 d 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