The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 (18 - ..) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 34,500
€ 58,100
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 D3 Bi-Turbo
56.8
71.3
79.5
55.5
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
111.8
184.5
110.6
182.2
184.5 in
Length
182.2 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
14.54 %
General
Mercedes C 180
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
W205
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180
154 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180
184 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 180
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
140 mph
Maximum Speed
173 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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20.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.77 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
20.62 lb/hp
10.77 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 180
40 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
432 mi
Range
703 mi
Mercedes C 180
432 mi
703 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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes C 180
111.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
