The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor (07 - 09)
€ 61,800
€ 31,100
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 4.1 cm shorter, 4.7 cm wider and 1 cm lower than the Mercedes C 180 Compressor.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
1437
1817
2015
1447
1770
2008
1817 mm
Width
1770 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1437 mm
Height
1447 mm
2760
4545
2760
4586
4545 mm
Length
4586 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
1755 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
2200 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg
Weight Difference:
270 kg
15.38 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
E90
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N54-K20
Engine Code
M 271.952
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 5200 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 bhp
154 bhp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 2600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
500 NM
230 NM
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
174 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
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4.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.64 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.94 kg/bhp
9.64 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
38 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
28 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
384 mi
Range
554 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
554 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
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).
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).
140.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
244 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
