The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon (11 - 14)

€ 62,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 35,300
 Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon (11 - 14) Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
€ 62,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300

ⓘ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 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
57.1
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
71.5
79.3
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon (11 - 14)
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.1 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
108.7
178.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon (11 - 14)
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 CDI Station Wagon
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4751 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.39 %
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon (11 - 14)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
E91
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N54-K30
Engine Code
OM 651.913
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
395 hp
118 hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
398 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
184 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
49 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
24 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
17 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
764 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
403 mi
764 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
98.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
183.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft