The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 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 2.4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
57.7
71.5
79.3
57.4
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.7 in
Height
57.4 in
108.7
178.8
108.7
181.1
178.8 in
Length
181.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
13.92 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
E91
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N54-K30
Engine Code
M 271.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
395 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
398 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
181 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
10.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.12 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
10.02 lb/hp
22.12 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
17 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
388 mi
Range
547 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
388 mi
547 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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 Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
