The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 (14 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 33,900
Mercedes C 180 (14 - 18) Mercedes C 180
€ 67,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes C 180 is 2.3 inches longer and 1.3 inches taller.
Mercedes C 180
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 (14 - 18)
71.3
79.5
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.8 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 (14 - 18)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
184.5 in
Length
182.2 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
Mercedes C 180 (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
639 lb
17.2 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

Mercedes C 180
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
W205
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 180
154 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 180
184 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Mercedes C 180
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
140 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
19.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
19.97 lb/hp
9.2 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 180
47 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
37 mpg
city
23 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes C 180
510 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes C 180
94.8 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data