The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) vs. Mercedes C 220 d Cabriolet 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 58,200

€ 50,800

€ 58,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,800
ⓘ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 19.8 cm shorter, 5.3 cm narrower and 5.7 cm lower than the Mercedes C 220 d Cabriolet.
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 220 d Cabriolet
1352
1757
2035
1409
1810
2016
1757 mm
Width
1810 mm
2035 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2016 mm
1352 mm
Height
1409 mm
2725
4488
2840
4686
4488 mm
Length
4686 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2840 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 220 d Cabriolet
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1735 kg
2065 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2215 kg

Weight Difference:
90 kg
5.19 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 220 d Cabriolet
E46
Generation
A205
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 220 d Cabriolet
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
E5/1
Engine Code
OM 654.920

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3346 CC
Engine Capacity
1950 CC
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
191 bhp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 bhp
191 bhp
Mercedes C 220 d Cabriolet
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
362 NM
400 NM
Mercedes C 220 d Cabriolet
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 220 d Cabriolet
161 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 d Cabriolet
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5.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.08 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
5.47 kg/bhp
9.08 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 220 d Cabriolet
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 220 d Cabriolet
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
56 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
24 mpg
56 mpg
Mercedes C 220 d Cabriolet
16 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
41 L
332 mi
Range
510 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
332 mi
510 mi
Mercedes C 220 d Cabriolet
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).
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).
102.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
223.5 kWh
102.8 kWh
Mercedes C 220 d Cabriolet
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
283 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 220 d Cabriolet
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
500 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
300 L
Boot Capacity
360 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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