The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate (08 - 10)
€ 72,600

€ 34,000

€ 72,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘ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 3.1 cm longer, 4.1 cm wider and 2.8 cm lower than the Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor 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 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
1845 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
2320 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg

Weight Difference:
315 kg
17.07 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
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 Touring
404 bhp
154 bhp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
600 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 2800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
600 NM
230 NM
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
183 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
58 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
▶ REPLAY
4.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.94 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
4.57 kg/bhp
9.94 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
35 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
466 mi
Range
595 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
466 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor 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).
130.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
151.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
186 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
530 kg
495 L
Boot Capacity
485 L











1500 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1500 L