The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)

€ 69,700
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 37,900
 Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
€ 69,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900

ⓘ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 Station Wagon
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
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 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
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 Station Wagon
3858 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4575 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.28 %
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
F31
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N55-R20
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon

Performance

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

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
31 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
23 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
484 mi
Range
455 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
484 mi
455 mi
Mercedes C 180 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).
106.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
145.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 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