The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06) vs. Mercedes C 220 d Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

€ 55,000
ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 49,700
 Mercedes C 220 d Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,700

ⓘ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 220 d Convertible.
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
53.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
55.5
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 d Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
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 220 d Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
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 220 d Convertible
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4905 lb
ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.17 %
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
E46
Generation
A205
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
E5/1
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
164 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 d Convertible

▶ REPLAY
11.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
11.86 lb/hp
22.9 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
51 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
21 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
14 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
350 mi
Range
554 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
350 mi
554 mi
Mercedes C 220 d 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).
94.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
212.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
431 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 220 d 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
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data