The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Coupé (03 - 06) vs. Mercedes C 180 Coupé (18 - ..)
€ 50,000
€ 38,000
€ 50,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.8 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 Coupé.
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
53.8
69.2
80.1
55.3
71.3
79.4
69.2 in
Width
71.3 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
53.8 in
Height
55.3 in
107.3
176.7
111.8
184.5
176.7 in
Length
184.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.22 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
E46
Generation
C205
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 Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
E5/1
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
301 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
267 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
168 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
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10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
10.62 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
22 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
15 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
359 mi
Range
424 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
359 mi
424 mi
Mercedes C 180 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).
113.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
206.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
2
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
