The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 Convertible 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
€ 49,600

€ 55,000

€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 200 Convertible is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.8 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Cabrio.
Mercedes C 200 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
55.5
71.3
79.4
53.2
69.2
80.1
71.3 in
Width
69.2 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
55.5 in
Height
53.2 in
111.8
184.5
107.3
176.7
184.5 in
Length
176.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 200 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.07 %

General
Mercedes C 200 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
A205
Generation
E46
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
E5/1

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes C 200 Convertible
181 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 Convertible
221 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Performance
Mercedes C 200 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
141 mph
Maximum Speed
164 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
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21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.86 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 Convertible
21.01 lb/hp
11.86 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Convertible
33 mpg
21 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
26 mpg
city
14 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
431 mi
Range
350 mi
Mercedes C 200 Convertible
431 mi
350 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
212.1 kWh
Mercedes C 200 Convertible
136.5 kWh
212.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
431 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data