The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible 4MATIC AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)

€ 85,200
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible 4MATIC AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
€ 58,200
 ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
€ 85,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.4 inches longer, 4.7 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Cabrio.
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible 4MATIC AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
73.9
79.4
53.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
69.2
80.1
73.9 in
Width
69.2 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
55.3 in
Height
53.2 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible 4MATIC AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
111.8
187
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
107.3
176.7
187 in
Length
176.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible 4MATIC AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
617 lb
14.54 %
ALPINA B3 S Convertible Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)

General

Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
A205
Generation
E46
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 177
Engine Series
M 177.980
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
469 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
469 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
479 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
479 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

Performance

Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
155 mph
Maximum Speed
161 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
9.05 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
23 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
16 mpg
city
13 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
395 mi
Range
332 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
395 mi
332 mi
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Environmental Impact
197 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).
223.5 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
197 kWh
223.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 3
415 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
455 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 63 AMG Convertible
ALPINA B3 S Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
772 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data