The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 180 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 60,800
€ 38,100
€ 60,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100
ⓘ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 10.6 cm shorter, 2.8 cm narrower and 1.1 cm lower than the Mercedes C 180 Coupé.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
1395
1782
1982
1406
1810
2016
1782 mm
Width
1810 mm
1982 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2016 mm
1395 mm
Height
1406 mm
2760
4580
2840
4686
4580 mm
Length
4686 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2840 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
1635 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1985 kg
Weight Difference:
130 kg
7.95 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
E92
Generation
C205
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N54-K20
Engine Code
M 274.910

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 5300 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
355 bhp
154 bhp
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
500 NM
250 NM
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
67 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
▶ REPLAY
4.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
4.61 kg/bhp
9.77 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
52 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
29 mpg
52 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
20 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
41 L
403 mi
Range
472 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
403 mi
472 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).
102.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
183.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
405 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
430 L
Boot Capacity
400 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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