The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 58,200
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 50,800
 Mercedes C 220 d Convertible 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
€ 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 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 Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
55.5
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 d Convertible 9G-TRONIC (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 Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
107.3
176.7
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 d Convertible 9G-TRONIC (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
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4883 lb
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.18 %
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible 9G-TRONIC (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
5-speed automatic 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 tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
E5/1
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
191 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 hp
191 hp
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 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
161 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 d Convertible

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
47 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
20 mpg
47 mpg
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
13 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
332 mi
Range
510 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
332 mi
510 mi
Mercedes C 220 d 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).
102.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
223.5 kWh
102.8 kWh
Mercedes C 220 d Convertible
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)

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