The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
€ 72,600

€ 37,200

€ 72,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘ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 Touring is 3.1 cm longer, 4.1 cm wider and 2.8 cm lower than the Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
1431
1811
2011
1459
1770
2008
1811 mm
Width
1770 mm
2011 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1431 mm
Height
1459 mm
2810
4632
2760
4601
4632 mm
Length
4601 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
1845 kg
Kerb Weight
1545 kg
2320 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2085 kg

Weight Difference:
300 kg
16.26 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
F31
Generation
S204
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N55-R20
Engine Code
M 274.910

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
404 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 5300 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 bhp
154 bhp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
600 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
600 NM
250 NM
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
183 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
58 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
▶ REPLAY
4.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.03 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
4.57 kg/bhp
10.03 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
35 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
466 mi
Range
621 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
466 mi
621 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
111.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
151.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
186 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
540 kg
495 L
Boot Capacity
485 L











1500 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1500 L