The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon (15 - 18)
€ 77,600

€ 35,900

€ 77,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring is 2.8 inches shorter and an inch lower.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
56.3
71.3
79.2
57.4
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.3 in
Height
57.4 in
110.6
182.4
111.8
185.1
182.4 in
Length
185.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb

Weight Difference:
650 lb
15.98 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
F31
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
N55-B30
Engine Code
OM 626.951

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
434 hp
114 hp
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
487 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
185 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
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9.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.97 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
9.37 lb/hp
29.97 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
55 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
26 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
19 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
405 mi
Range
592 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
405 mi
592 mi
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
88.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
174.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft