The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
€ 72,900

€ 35,600

€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
56.3
71.3
79.2
57
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
57 in
110.6
182.4
108.7
180.6
182.4 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.32 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic 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
N55-B30
Engine Code
M 271.952

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
190 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
8.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
8.66 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
472 mi
Range
573 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
472 mi
573 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
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).
121.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data