The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 09)
€ 63,400
€ 35,000
€ 63,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 Touring is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
57.7
71.5
79.3
57.4
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.7 in
Height
57.4 in
108.7
178.8
108.7
181.1
178.8 in
Length
181.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
617 lb
15.34 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
E91
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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 Touring
355 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
173 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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11.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.12 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
11.33 lb/hp
22.12 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
16 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
384 mi
Range
547 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
384 mi
547 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
142.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
193.3 kWh
142.1 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
