The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
€ 74,700

€ 38,700

€ 74,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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 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 Station Wagon
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
14.6 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic 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
N55-B30
Engine Code
M 274.910

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
434 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
487 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
188 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
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9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.76 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
9.04 lb/hp
21.76 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
26 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
19 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
409 mi
Range
392 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
409 mi
392 mi
Mercedes C 180 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).
123.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
172.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











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