The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Coupé (03 - 06) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé (11 - 12)
€ 50,000
€ 33,300
€ 50,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S Coupé is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé.
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
53.8
69.2
80.1
55.4
69.7
78.6
69.2 in
Width
69.7 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
53.8 in
Height
55.4 in
107.3
176.7
108.7
180.7
176.7 in
Length
180.7 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.33 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
E46
Generation
C204
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
E5/1
Engine Code
M 271.952
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
301 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
267 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
168 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
▶ REPLAY
10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.47 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
10.62 lb/hp
21.47 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
22 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
15 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
359 mi
Range
547 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
359 mi
547 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
127 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
206.5 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
2
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
