The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (08 - 10)
€ 56,200
€ 34,000
€ 56,200
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 4.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
54.7
68.5
76.3
57.4
69.7
79.1
68.5 in
Width
69.7 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
54.7 in
Height
57.4 in
107.3
176.3
108.7
181.1
176.3 in
Length
181.1 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.12 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
E46
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
S52-B33
Engine Code
M 271.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
156 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
13.02 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
14 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
334 mi
Range
595 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
334 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
221.6 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
221.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
