The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 09)
€ 53,800
€ 35,000
€ 53,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 4.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
54.7
68.5
76.3
57.4
69.7
79.1
68.5 in
Width
69.7 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
54.7 in
Height
57.4 in
107.3
176.3
108.7
181.1
176.3 in
Length
181.1 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.64 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
E46
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
E5/1
Engine Code
M 271.910
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 5200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Touring
301 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Touring
267 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
162 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.12 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
11.39 lb/hp
22.12 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
20 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
13 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
332 mi
Range
547 mi
ALPINA B3 S Touring
332 mi
547 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY 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).
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).
142.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
223.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
