The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 300 d Convertible 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)

€ 53,600
Mercedes C 300 d Convertible 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) Mercedes C 300 d Convertible
€ 70,600
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 300 d Convertible is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible.
Mercedes C 300 d Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
55.5
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 d Convertible 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
71.3
79.4
54.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 d Convertible 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
108.7
182
184.5 in
Length
182 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 300 d Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
Mercedes C 300 d Convertible 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.97 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 300 d Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
A205
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 300 d Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d Convertible
242 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d Convertible
369 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible

Performance

Mercedes C 300 d Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
185 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 d Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible

▶ REPLAY
15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 d Convertible
15.81 lb/hp
10.3 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 300 d Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes C 300 d Convertible
43 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
37 mpg
city
17 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
403 mi
Mercedes C 300 d Convertible
565 mi
403 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
183.8 kWh
Mercedes C 300 d Convertible
113.1 kWh
183.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 300 d Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
739 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data