The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 59,900

€ 38,000

€ 59,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring is 2.9 inches shorter and 1.9 inches lower.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
55.5
71.3
79.2
57.4
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.5 in
Height
57.4 in
110.6
182.2
111.8
185.1
182.2 in
Length
185.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
3858 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.28 %

General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
F31
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 274.910

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
345 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
516 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
171 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
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11.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.47 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
11.18 lb/hp
21.47 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
44 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
690 mi
Range
424 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
690 mi
424 mi
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
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).
113.6 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
111 kWh
113.6 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft