The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06) vs. Mercedes C 180 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)

€ 55,000
ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 46,200
 Mercedes C 180 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) Mercedes C 180 Convertible
€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 S Cabrio is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.8 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 Convertible.
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
53.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
55.5
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
71.3
79.4
69.2 in
Width
71.3 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
53.2 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
107.3
176.7
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
111.8
184.5
176.7 in
Length
184.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4839 lb
ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.37 %
Mercedes C 180 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)

General

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
E46
Generation
A205
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 264
E5/1
Engine Code
M 264.915
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Convertible

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
164 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Convertible

▶ REPLAY
11.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.77 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
11.86 lb/hp
24.77 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
21 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
14 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
350 mi
Range
380 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
350 mi
380 mi
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
Environmental Impact
212.1 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).
127 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
212.1 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
431 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 180 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data