The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
€ 57,900

€ 33,400

€ 57,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 6.6 cm shorter, 4.7 cm wider and 2.5 cm lower than the Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1422
1817
2015
1447
1770
2008
1817 mm
Width
1770 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1422 mm
Height
1447 mm
2760
4520
2760
4586
4520 mm
Length
4586 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1565 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2080 kg

Weight Difference:
80 kg
4.86 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N54-K20
Engine Code
OM 651.913

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 2800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 bhp
118 bhp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
500 NM
300 NM
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
177 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
4.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.26 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.63 kg/bhp
13.26 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
59 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
20 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
400 mi
Range
764 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
764 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
98.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
234 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
475 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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