The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY (08 - 09)

€ 57,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 30,600
 Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY (08 - 09) Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 57,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
71.5
79.3
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY (08 - 09)
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY (08 - 09)
108.7
180.6
178 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.95 %
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY (08 - 09)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
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 271.910
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 5200 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
177 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.97 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
20.97 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
17 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
631 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
631 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor 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).
123.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data