The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes C 180 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 36,300
 Mercedes C 180 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) Mercedes C 180
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 2.1 inches shorter and 0.4 inches lower.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.3 in
Height
56.8 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
111.8
184.5
182.4 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
617 lb
16.41 %
Mercedes C 180 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N55-R20
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180
188 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180

▶ REPLAY
9.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.3 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes C 180
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
472 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
472 mi
Mercedes C 180
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).
102.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data