The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)

€ 61,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 34,100
 Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15) Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100

ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
71.3
79.5
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56 in
Height
56.8 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
111.8
184.5
178.9 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.73 %
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 BlueTEC
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
N54-K30
Engine Code
OM 626.951
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
114 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
186 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
62 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
17 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
408 mi
Range
670 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
670 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
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).
78.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
181.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data