The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Touring (02 - 05) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 50,600
€ 38,100
€ 50,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.8 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon.
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
54.7
68.5
76.3
57.4
71.3
79.5
68.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
54.7 in
Height
57.4 in
107.3
176.3
111.8
185.1
176.3 in
Length
185.1 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.78 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
E46
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
E5/1
Engine Code
OM 626.951
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
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Touring
301 hp
114 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Touring
267 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
165 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
11.17 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
55 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
21 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
14 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
353 mi
Range
592 mi
ALPINA B3 S Touring
353 mi
592 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
210.3 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).
88.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
210.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
