The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 63 S AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT MCT (16 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)

€ 92,300
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT MCT (16 - 18) Mercedes C 63 S AMG Convertible
€ 67,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
€ 92,300
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 63 S AMG Convertible is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible.
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Convertible
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
55.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 63 S AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT MCT (16 - 18)
73.9
79.4
54.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
70.2
78
73.9 in
Width
70.2 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
55.1 in
Height
54.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 63 S AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT MCT (16 - 18)
111.8
187
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
108.7
180.3
187 in
Length
180.3 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 63 S AMG Convertible
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Convertible SPEEDSHIFT MCT (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.15 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)

General

Mercedes C 63 S AMG Convertible
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
A205
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 63 S AMG Convertible
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 177
Engine Series
M 177.980
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
503 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Convertible
503 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Convertible
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible

Performance

Mercedes C 63 S AMG Convertible
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 63 S AMG Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible

▶ REPLAY
8.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.46 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Convertible
8.44 lb/hp
11.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 63 S AMG Convertible
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Convertible
26 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
20 mpg
city
17 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
461 mi
Range
403 mi
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Convertible
461 mi
403 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
183.8 kWh
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Convertible
168.7 kWh
183.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 63 S AMG Convertible
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
10.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data