The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 72,600
€ 35,000
€ 72,600
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 1.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
56.3
71.3
79.2
57.4
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
57.4 in
110.6
182.4
108.7
181.1
182.4 in
Length
181.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
650 lb
15.98 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
F31
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N55-R20
Engine Code
M 271.952
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
183 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
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10.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.19 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
10.07 lb/hp
22.19 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
466 mi
Range
506 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
466 mi
506 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
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).
153.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
151.6 kWh
153.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
