The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT MCT (16 - 18)

€ 58,200
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 84,000
 Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT MCT (16 - 18) Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
€ 58,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,000

ⓘ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 10.3 inches shorter, 4.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible.
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
53.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
55.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT MCT (16 - 18)
73.9
79.4
69.2 in
Width
73.9 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
53.2 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
107.3
176.7
Blueprint Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT MCT (16 - 18)
111.8
187
176.7 in
Length
187 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
3627 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5027 lb
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
13.87 %
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT MCT (16 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 63 AMG 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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 177
E5/1
Engine Code
M 177.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
469 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
301 hp
469 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
267 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
161 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible

▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.98 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
12.05 lb/hp
8.98 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
20 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
13 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
332 mi
Range
461 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
332 mi
461 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG 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).
168.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
223.5 kWh
168.7 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data