The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor (08 - 11)
€ 63,300

€ 28,700

€ 63,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé is 6.9 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
54.9
70.2
78
55.3
68
81.8
70.2 in
Width
68 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
54.9 in
Height
55.3 in
108.7
182
106.9
175.1
182 in
Length
175.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.79 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
E92
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N54-K30
Engine Code
M 271.946

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 5200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
395 hp
141 hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
398 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
186 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
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9.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.06 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
9.13 lb/hp
23.06 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
25 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
408 mi
Range
514 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
408 mi
514 mi
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
142.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
181.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft