The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
€ 36,600
€ 50,900
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 180 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Mercedes C 180
ALPINA B3 3.3
56.8
71.3
79.5
54.9
68.5
76.3
71.3 in
Width
68.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.8 in
Height
54.9 in
111.8
184.5
107.3
176
184.5 in
Length
176 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180
ALPINA B3 3.3
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.35 %
General
Mercedes C 180
ALPINA B3 3.3
W205
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes C 180
154 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 180
184 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
Mercedes C 180
ALPINA B3 3.3
140 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
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20.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
20.9 lb/hp
11.82 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes C 180
38 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
29 mpg
city
13 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
411 mi
Range
334 mi
Mercedes C 180
411 mi
334 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
221.6 kWh
Mercedes C 180
117.5 kWh
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 3
254 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
