The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon (14 - 18)

€ 65,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 35,500
 Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon (14 - 18) Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
€ 65,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500

ⓘ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 6.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
71.5
79.3
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon (14 - 18)
71.3
79.5
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.7 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
108.7
178.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon (14 - 18)
111.8
185.1
178.8 in
Length
185.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
717 lb
18.12 %
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon (14 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
E91
Generation
S205
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N54-K30
Engine Code
M 274.910
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 5300 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
395 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
398 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
181 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon

▶ REPLAY
10.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.05 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
10.02 lb/hp
21.05 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
17 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
472 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
388 mi
472 mi
Mercedes C 180 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).
102.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
191.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft