The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 180 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18)
€ 61,200

€ 36,700

€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is 14.1 cm shorter, 0.7 cm wider and 2 cm lower than the Mercedes C 180 d.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 d
1422
1817
2015
1442
1810
2020
1817 mm
Width
1810 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1422 mm
Height
1442 mm
2760
4545
2840
4686
4545 mm
Length
4686 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2840 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 d
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2075 kg

Weight Difference:
140 kg
8.51 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 d
E90
Generation
W205
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 d
Straight-six petrol 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
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
395 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 3000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 bhp
114 bhp
Mercedes C 180 d
540 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
540 NM
280 NM
Mercedes C 180 d
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 d
186 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 d
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4.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.2 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4.16 kg/bhp
13.2 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
67 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
67 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
21 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
motorway
78 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
41 L
408 mi
Range
606 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
606 mi
Mercedes C 180 d
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).
86.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
181.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
570 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
480 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data