The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 10)
€ 67,900

€ 32,200

€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 4.2 cm longer, 4.1 cm wider and 3.8 cm lower than the Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
1409
1811
2011
1447
1770
2008
1811 mm
Width
1770 mm
2011 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1409 mm
Height
1447 mm
2810
4628
2760
4586
4628 mm
Length
4586 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
1685 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg

Weight Difference:
205 kg
12.17 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
F30
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N55-R20
Engine Code
M 271.910

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1597 CC
404 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 5200 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 bhp
154 bhp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
600 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 2800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
600 NM
230 NM
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
190 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
58 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
4.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.61 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.17 kg/bhp
9.61 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
37 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
55 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
490 mi
Range
612 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
144 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).
127 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
475 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data