The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate (08 - 10)
€ 52,700
€ 34,000
€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.3 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 7 cm lower than the Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
1389
1739
1939
1459
1770
2008
1739 mm
Width
1770 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1389 mm
Height
1459 mm
2725
4478
2760
4601
4478 mm
Length
4601 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
2095 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.61 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
E46
Generation
S204
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
S52-B33
Engine Code
M 271.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3300 CC
Engine Capacity
1597 CC
276 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 5200 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 bhp
154 bhp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
335 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 2800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
335 NM
230 NM
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
160 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
▶ REPLAY
5.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.94 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
5.63 kg/bhp
9.94 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
24 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
16 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
332 mi
Range
595 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
332 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
Environmental Impact
223.5 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).
130.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
223.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
540 kg
Maximum Payload
530 kg
435 L
Boot Capacity
485 L
1345 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1500 L
