The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 180 Coupé (18 - ..)
€ 60,800

€ 38,000

€ 60,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,000
ⓘ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 smaller in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 Coupé.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
54.9
70.2
78
55.3
71.3
79.4
70.2 in
Width
71.3 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.9 in
Height
55.3 in
108.7
180.3
111.8
184.5
180.3 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.41 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
E92
Generation
C205
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 1200 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
177 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Coupé
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10.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
10.15 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
24 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
17 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
403 mi
Range
424 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
403 mi
424 mi
Mercedes C 180 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).
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).
113.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
183.8 kWh
113.6 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data