The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 180 d Estate 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 60,400

€ 39,100

€ 60,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘ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 16.1 cm shorter, 0.7 cm wider and 0.7 cm lower than the Mercedes C 180 d Estate.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 d Estate
1450
1817
2015
1457
1810
2020
1817 mm
Width
1810 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1450 mm
Height
1457 mm
2760
4541
2840
4702
4541 mm
Length
4702 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2840 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 d Estate
1725 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
2190 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2205 kg

Weight Difference:
110 kg
6.38 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 d Estate
E91
Generation
S205
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 d Estate
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
N54-K20
Engine Code
OM 654.916

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1597 CC
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
355 bhp
120 bhp
Mercedes C 180 d Estate
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
500 NM
300 NM
Mercedes C 180 d Estate
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 d Estate
175 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 180 d Estate
▶ REPLAY
4.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.46 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
4.86 kg/bhp
13.46 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 d Estate
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 d Estate
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
66 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
66 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d Estate
20 mpg
city
58 mpg
No data
motorway
71 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
41 L
395 mi
Range
592 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
395 mi
592 mi
Mercedes C 180 d Estate
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
88.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
187.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d Estate
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
237 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 d Estate
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
590 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
460 L









1375 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1480 L