The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)

€ 61,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 35,600
 Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12) Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.6 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
108.7
180.6
178.9 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
573 lb
14.81 %
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N54-K20
Engine Code
M 271.952
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
174 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
16 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
384 mi
Range
573 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
573 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
121.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data