The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) vs. Mercedes C 200 Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)

€ 58,200
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 50,500
 Mercedes C 200 Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) Mercedes C 200 Convertible
€ 58,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,500

ⓘ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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
55.5
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 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 Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
107.3
176.7
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 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 200 Convertible
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4861 lb
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.63 %
Mercedes C 200 Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 200 Convertible
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
181 hp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 hp
181 hp
Mercedes C 200 Convertible
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 200 Convertible

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 200 Convertible
161 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 Convertible

▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
12.05 lb/hp
21.01 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 200 Convertible
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
20 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Convertible
13 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
332 mi
Range
444 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
332 mi
444 mi
Mercedes C 200 Convertible
Environmental Impact
223.5 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).
132.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
223.5 kWh
132.6 kWh
Mercedes C 200 Convertible
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (WLTP)

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
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data