The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)

€ 58,600
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 33,100
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12) Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 58,600
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 1.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
56.2
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
71.3
79.2
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.2 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)
108.7
180.6
182.4 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.85 %
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)

General

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 271.952
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
345 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
171 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

 REPLAY
10.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.19 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
10.61 lb/hp
21.19 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
668 mi
Range
547 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
668 mi
547 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
127 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
109.1 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data