The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)

€ 52,000
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 33,400
 Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 S is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
68.5 in
Width
69.7 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
54.9 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
107.3
176
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
176 in
Length
180.6 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.42 %
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
E46
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
E5/1
Engine Code
OM 651.913
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
118 hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
165 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.24 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
29.24 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
49 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
13 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
337 mi
Range
764 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
764 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
219.8 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
219.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data