The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 36,300
€ 40,100
€ 36,300
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
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.96 %
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
7-speed automatic 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
139 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 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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20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
20.4 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes C 180
44 mpg
42 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
472 mi
Range
677 mi
Mercedes C 180
472 mi
677 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180
102.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
