The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 63,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
€ 30,900
 Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11) Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
€ 63,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
70.2
78
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
68
81.8
70.2 in
Width
68 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
55.5 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
106.9
175.1
180.3 in
Length
175.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.9 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.32 %
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
E92
Generation
CL203
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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N54-K20
Engine Code
M 271.946
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 5200 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
355 hp
141 hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
369 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
174 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.38 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
10.84 lb/hp
23.38 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
23 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
16 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
494 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
388 mi
494 mi
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
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).
147.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
191.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft