The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18)

€ 69,700
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 38,400
 Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18) Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
€ 69,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring is 2.9 inches shorter and 1.9 inches lower.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18)
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.5 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18)
111.8
185.1
182.2 in
Length
185.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
3858 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.43 %
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
F31
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
N55-R20
Engine Code
OM 626.951
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
114 hp
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
188 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon

▶ REPLAY
9.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
9.55 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
31 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
23 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
484 mi
Range
592 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
484 mi
592 mi
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
88.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
145.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft