The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
€ 51,900
![Mercedes C 300 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_C_A205.png)
€ 67,800
![ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/ALPINA_B3_E92.webp)
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 300 Convertible is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible.
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
55.5
71.3
79.4
54.5
70.2
78
71.3 in
Width
70.2 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
55.5 in
Height
54.5 in
111.8
184.5
108.7
180.3
184.5 in
Length
180.3 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
3726 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
![Mercedes C 300 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_C_A205.png)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.41 %
![ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/ALPINA_B3_E92.png)
General
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
A205
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
N54-K20
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4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
242 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
273 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Performance
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
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Mercedes C 300 Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
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ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
▶ REPLAY
15.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.46 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
15.4 lb/hp
11.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
35 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
27 mpg
city
17 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
612 mi
Range
403 mi
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
612 mi
403 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Environmental Impact
127 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).
183.8 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
127 kWh
183.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data