The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor (07 - 09)

€ 48,800
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 31,100
 Mercedes C 180 Compressor (07 - 09) Mercedes C 180 Compressor
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 S is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 Compressor.
ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Compressor (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
68.5 in
Width
69.7 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
54.9 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
107.3
176
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Compressor (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
176 in
Length
180.6 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.35 %
Mercedes C 180 Compressor (07 - 09)

General

ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
E46
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
E5/1
Engine Code
M 271.952
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Compressor

Performance

ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
168 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor

▶ REPLAY
10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.26 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.62 lb/hp
21.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
22 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
15 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
359 mi
Range
554 mi
ALPINA B3 S
359 mi
554 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
140.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
206.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data