The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 Cabriolet 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 S Cabrio (03 - 06)
€ 50,000
![Mercedes C 250 Cabriolet 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_C_A205.png)
€ 55,000
![ALPINA B3 S Cabrio (03 - 06)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/ALPINA_B3_E46_Cab.webp)
€ 50,000
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 250 Cabriolet is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 19.8 cm longer, 5.3 cm wider and 5.7 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 S Cabrio.
Mercedes C 250 Cabriolet
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
1409
1810
2016
1352
1757
2035
1810 mm
Width
1757 mm
2016 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2035 mm
1409 mm
Height
1352 mm
2840
4686
2725
4488
4686 mm
Length
4488 mm
2840 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 Cabriolet
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
1665 kg
Kerb Weight
1620 kg
2145 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg
![Mercedes C 250 Cabriolet 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_C_A205.png)
Weight Difference:
45 kg
2.7 %
![ALPINA B3 S Cabrio (03 - 06)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/ALPINA_B3_E46_Cab.png)
General
Mercedes C 250 Cabriolet
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
A205
Generation
E46
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
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Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
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9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 Cabriolet
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
E5/1
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4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1991 CC
Engine Capacity
3346 CC
208 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes C 250 Cabriolet
208 bhp
301 bhp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
350 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 Cabriolet
350 NM
362 NM
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Performance
Mercedes C 250 Cabriolet
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
164 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
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Mercedes C 250 Cabriolet
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
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ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.38 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 250 Cabriolet
8 kg/bhp
5.38 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 Cabriolet
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes C 250 Cabriolet
46 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
36 mpg
city
17 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
501 mi
Range
350 mi
Mercedes C 250 Cabriolet
501 mi
350 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Environmental Impact
117.5 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 250 Cabriolet
117.5 kWh
212.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
268 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 Cabriolet
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
480 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
300 L
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No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data