The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 180 (14 - 18)

€ 72,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 33,900
 Mercedes C 180 (14 - 18) Mercedes C 180
€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is 2.1 inches shorter and 0.4 inches lower.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
71.3
79.2
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 (14 - 18)
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.3 in
Height
56.8 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 (14 - 18)
111.8
184.5
182.4 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
683 lb
18.17 %
Mercedes C 180 (14 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N55-B30
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180
190 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180

▶ REPLAY
8.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.97 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
8.66 lb/hp
19.97 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
47 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
47 mpg
Mercedes C 180
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
510 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
472 mi
510 mi
Mercedes C 180
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
94.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data