The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible 4MATIC AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 70,600
€ 70,100
€ 70,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,100
ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
54.5
70.2
78
55.3
71.3
79.4
70.2 in
Width
71.3 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.5 in
Height
55.3 in
108.7
182
111.8
184.8
182 in
Length
184.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5104 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.33 %
General
ALPINA B3 S 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 S 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-K30
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
385 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
395 hp
385 hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
398 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
185 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
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10.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.71 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
10.3 lb/hp
10.71 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
24 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
17 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
403 mi
Range
423 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
403 mi
423 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).
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).
183.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
183.8 kWh
183.8 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
370 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Mercedes C 43 AMG Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
739 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
