The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
€ 43,000

€ 35,800

€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
54.9
70.2
78
55.4
69.7
78.6
70.2 in
Width
69.7 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
54.9 in
Height
55.4 in
108.7
180.3
108.7
180.7
180.3 in
Length
180.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.87 %

General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
E92
Generation
C204
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 271.952

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
211 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
152 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
▶ REPLAY
16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.76 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
16.35 lb/hp
21.76 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
42 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
677 mi
Range
564 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
677 mi
564 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
123.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
115.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data