The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 200 d Convertible (18 - 19) vs. ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)

€ 46,600
Mercedes C 200 d Convertible (18 - 19) Mercedes C 200 d Convertible
€ 55,000
 ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 46,600
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 d 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 d Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
55.5
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 d Convertible (18 - 19)
71.3
79.4
53.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 d Convertible (18 - 19)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
107.3
176.7
184.5 in
Length
176.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 200 d Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Mercedes C 200 d Convertible (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.64 %
ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)

General

Mercedes C 200 d Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
A205
Generation
E46
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 200 d Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.916
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes C 200 d Convertible
158 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 d Convertible
266 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

Performance

Mercedes C 200 d Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
137 mph
Maximum Speed
164 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 d Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
24.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.86 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 d Convertible
24.21 lb/hp
11.86 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 200 d Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes C 200 d Convertible
50 mpg
21 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
41 mpg
city
14 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
350 mi
Mercedes C 200 d Convertible
542 mi
350 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
212.1 kWh
Mercedes C 200 d Convertible
96.7 kWh
212.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 3
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
431 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 200 d 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