The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)

€ 60,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (07 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
€ 35,800
 Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12) Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
€ 60,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800

ⓘ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 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
70.2
78
55.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
69.7
78.6
70.2 in
Width
69.7 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
54.9 in
Height
55.4 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.05 %
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
E92
Generation
C204
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N54-K20
Engine Code
M 271.952
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
355 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
177 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé

▶ REPLAY
10.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.76 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
10.15 lb/hp
21.76 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
24 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
17 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
564 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
403 mi
564 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
123.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
183.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 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