The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) vs. Mercedes C 300 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

€ 58,200
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 51,900
 Mercedes C 300 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 300 Convertible
€ 58,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,900

ⓘ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 300 Convertible.
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
53.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
55.5
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 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 Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
107.3
176.7
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 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 300 Convertible
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.66 %
Mercedes C 300 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
E46
Generation
A205
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 300 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
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 Convertible

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
161 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 Convertible

▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.4 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
12.05 lb/hp
15.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
20 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
13 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
332 mi
Range
612 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
332 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 300 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).
127 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
223.5 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 300 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