The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon (11 - 14)
€ 74,700

€ 35,300

€ 74,700
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 1.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
56.3
71.3
79.2
57.4
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
57.4 in
110.6
182.4
108.7
181.1
182.4 in
Length
181.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.28 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
F31
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-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
N55-B30
Engine Code
OM 651.913

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
434 hp
118 hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
487 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
188 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
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9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.17 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
9.04 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
26 mpg
combined
49 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
26 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
19 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
409 mi
Range
764 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
409 mi
764 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
98.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
172.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
333 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
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft











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