The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 (18 - ..) vs. ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
€ 34,500
€ 36,800
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes C 180 is 6.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 DPF.
Mercedes C 180
ALPINA D3 DPF
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
184.5 in
Length
178 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180
ALPINA D3 DPF
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.37 %
General
Mercedes C 180
ALPINA D3 DPF
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180
ALPINA D3 DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
M47
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180
154 hp
197 hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 180
184 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 180
ALPINA D3 DPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 DPF
▶ REPLAY
20.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
20.62 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 180
40 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
432 mi
Range
642 mi
Mercedes C 180
432 mi
642 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 180
111.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180
ALPINA D3 DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
