The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (12 - 13)

€ 58,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 33,100
 Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (12 - 13) Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100

ⓘ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 4.1 cm shorter, 4.7 cm wider and 2.5 cm lower than the Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
1422
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
1817
2015
1447
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (12 - 13)
1770
2008
1817 mm
Width
1770 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1422 mm
Height
1447 mm
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
2760
4545
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (12 - 13)
2760
4586
4545 mm
Length
4586 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1985 kg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
175 kg
10.64 %
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (12 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
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
355 bhp
154 bhp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
500 NM
250 NM
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
177 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

67 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
4.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.55 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.63 kg/bhp
9.55 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
49 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
20 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
632 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
632 mi
Mercedes C 180 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).
109.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
234 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data