The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)
€ 40,100

€ 33,100

€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘ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 4.1 cm shorter, 4.7 cm wider and 3.4 cm lower than the Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
1413
1817
2015
1447
1770
2008
1817 mm
Width
1770 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1413 mm
Height
1447 mm
2760
4545
2760
4586
4545 mm
Length
4586 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
1565 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1995 kg

Weight Difference:
85 kg
5.43 %

General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

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

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
211 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
211 bhp
154 bhp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
450 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
450 NM
250 NM
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
152 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
7.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.61 kg/bhp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
7.42 kg/bhp
9.61 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
50 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
38 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
61 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
677 mi
Range
547 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
677 mi
547 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
127 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
115.2 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
475 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data