The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)

€ 72,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 34,400
 Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400

ⓘ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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
71.3
79.2
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.32 %
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 CGI 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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 CGI 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 CGI 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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
190 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CGI 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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
524 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
472 mi
524 mi
Mercedes C 180 CGI 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).
132.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
132.6 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data