The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)

€ 70,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 33,100
 Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12) Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 1.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)
108.7
180.6
182.4 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
661 lb
16.84 %
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
N55-R20
Engine Code
M 271.952
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
185 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
547 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
547 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
127 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data