The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon (14 - 15)

€ 53,800
ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S Touring
€ 35,600
 Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon (14 - 15) Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
€ 53,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

ⓘ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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
107.3
176.3
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon (14 - 15)
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
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4685 lb
ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.32 %
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon (14 - 15)

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
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
162 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Touring

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon

▶ REPLAY
11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.97 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
11.39 lb/hp
29.97 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Touring
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
55 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
20 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
13 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
332 mi
Range
592 mi
ALPINA B3 S Touring
332 mi
592 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
223.5 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).
88.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
223.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 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