The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) vs. ALPINA B3 S Convertible (03 - 06)
€ 52,600

€ 55,000

€ 52,600
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 300 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 300 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 300 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.64 %

General
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
A205
Generation
E46
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 264
Engine Series
M 264.920
Engine Code
E5/1

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
254 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
254 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
273 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Performance
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
164 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
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15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.86 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
15.06 lb/hp
11.86 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
34 mpg
21 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
25 mpg
city
14 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
595 mi
Range
350 mi
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
595 mi
350 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
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 300 Convertible
130.7 kWh
212.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 3
280 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
431 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data