The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 180 d 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 70,800
€ 37,400
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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
1565 kg
2230 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2145 kg
Weight Difference:
190 kg
10.83 %
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
9-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 654
N55-R20
Engine Code
OM 654.916
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1597 CC
404 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 bhp
120 bhp
Mercedes C 180 d
600 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
600 NM
300 NM
Mercedes C 180 d
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 d
190 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
56 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 d
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4.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.04 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.34 kg/bhp
13.04 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
58 mpg
No data
motorway
74 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 6d
183 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
131 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
455 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
