The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Edition 99 Switch-Tronic (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 400 Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 96,100

€ 60,300

€ 96,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes C 400 Convertible.
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
54.3
71.9
79.7
55.5
71.3
79.4
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.3 in
Height
55.5 in
110.6
182.7
111.8
184.5
182.7 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
4222 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5038 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.76 %

General
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
F33
Generation
A205
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N55-B30
Engine Code
M 276.823

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
446 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
446 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
502 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
502 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
Performance
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
189 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 400 Convertible
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9.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.13 lb/hp
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
9.47 lb/hp
12.13 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
26 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
409 mi
Range
513 mi
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
409 mi
513 mi
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
151.6 kWh
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
172.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Mercedes C 400 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data