The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate Automatic (09 - 09)
€ 65,900

€ 35,000

€ 65,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 Touring is 6 cm shorter, 4.7 cm wider and 0.6 cm taller than the Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
1465
1817
2015
1459
1770
2008
1817 mm
Width
1770 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1465 mm
Height
1459 mm
2760
4541
2760
4601
4541 mm
Length
4601 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
1795 kg
Kerb Weight
1545 kg
2240 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2065 kg

Weight Difference:
250 kg
13.93 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
E91
Generation
S204
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N54-K30
Engine Code
M 271.910

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1597 CC
395 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 5200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
395 bhp
154 bhp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
540 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 2800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
540 NM
230 NM
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
181 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
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4.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.03 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
4.54 kg/bhp
10.03 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
38 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
28 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
49 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
388 mi
Range
547 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
388 mi
547 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
142.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
191.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
234 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
485 L









1375 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1500 L