The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 35,800
 Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800

ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
182.4 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4641 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.76 %
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N55-R20
Engine Code
OM 651.913
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
118 hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
188 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
748 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
748 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI 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).
100.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
100.7 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data