The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 (18 - ..) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 34,500
€ 40,100
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘ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 Mercedes C 180 is 5.6 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 180
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
56.8
71.3
79.5
55.6
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.8 in
Height
55.6 in
111.8
184.5
108.7
178.9
184.5 in
Length
178.9 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8 %
General
Mercedes C 180
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Mercedes C 180
154 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 180
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 180
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
140 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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20.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
20.62 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 180
40 mpg
39 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
432 mi
Range
632 mi
Mercedes C 180
432 mi
632 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180
111.8 kWh
123.4 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
