The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)

€ 61,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 33,100
 Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12) Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100

ⓘ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 S Bi-Turbo is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)
108.7
180.6
178.9 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.04 %
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N54-K30
Engine Code
M 271.952
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
186 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
9.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.19 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.18 lb/hp
21.19 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
17 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
408 mi
Range
547 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
547 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
127 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
181.9 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data