The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 180 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

€ 63,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
€ 36,600
 Mercedes C 180 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes C 180 Coupé
€ 63,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes C 180 Coupé.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
70.2
78
55.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
69.7
78.6
70.2 in
Width
69.7 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
55.5 in
Height
55.4 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
108.7
180.7
180.3 in
Length
180.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
13.75 %
Mercedes C 180 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
E92
Generation
C204
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
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 Coupé
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N54-K20
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
355 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Coupé

Performance

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

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Coupé

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.55 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
10.84 lb/hp
21.55 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
23 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
16 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
632 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
388 mi
632 mi
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
109.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
191.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data