The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 180 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18)
€ 70,800

€ 36,700

€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700
ⓘ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 5.8 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 3.3 cm lower than the Mercedes C 180 d.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 d
1409
1811
2011
1442
1810
2020
1811 mm
Width
1810 mm
2011 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1409 mm
Height
1442 mm
2810
4628
2840
4686
4628 mm
Length
4686 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2840 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 d
1755 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2230 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2075 kg

Weight Difference:
250 kg
14.25 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 d
F30
Generation
W205
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 d
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
N55-R20
Engine Code
OM 626.951

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
404 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 3000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 bhp
114 bhp
Mercedes C 180 d
600 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
600 NM
280 NM
Mercedes C 180 d
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 d
190 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
56 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 d
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4.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.2 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.34 kg/bhp
13.2 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
67 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
36 mpg
67 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
27 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
motorway
78 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
41 L
472 mi
Range
606 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
606 mi
Mercedes C 180 d
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
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).
86.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
570 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data