The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

€ 36,400
Mercedes C 180 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 180
€ 64,200
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,200

ⓘ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 0.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 180
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
71.3
79.5
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.8 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
184.5 in
Length
178.9 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Mercedes C 180 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
728 lb
18.82 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

General

Mercedes C 180
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180
ALPINA B3 S 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
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 180
154 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 180
184 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

Mercedes C 180
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
140 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.79 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
20.4 lb/hp
9.79 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes C 180
40 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
city
17 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
432 mi
Range
391 mi
Mercedes C 180
432 mi
391 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
189.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180
111.8 kWh
189.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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