The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 180 (18 - ..)
€ 37,700

€ 34,500

€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo is 5.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180
55.6
71.5
79.3
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.6 in
Height
56.8 in
108.7
178.9
111.8
184.5
178.9 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.41 %

General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 274.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
211 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180
152 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180
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16.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.62 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
16.25 lb/hp
20.62 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes C 180
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
702 mi
Range
432 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
702 mi
432 mi
Mercedes C 180
Environmental Impact
111 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).
111.8 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
111 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data