The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06) vs. Mercedes C 200 Convertible (16 - 18)
€ 55,000

€ 44,800

€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800
ⓘ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 200 Convertible.
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 200 Convertible
53.2
69.2
80.1
55.5
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
107.3
176.7
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 200 Convertible
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.52 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 200 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 200 Convertible
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
E5/1
Engine Code
M 274.920

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 hp
181 hp
Mercedes C 200 Convertible
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 Convertible
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 200 Convertible
164 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 Convertible
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11.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
11.86 lb/hp
20.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 200 Convertible
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
21 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Convertible
14 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
350 mi
Range
518 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
350 mi
518 mi
Mercedes C 200 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).
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).
113.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
212.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
Mercedes C 200 Convertible
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
431 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 200 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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