The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11)
€ 33,100

€ 37,700

€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY is 1.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
57
69.7
79.1
55.6
71.5
79.3
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57 in
Height
55.6 in
108.7
180.6
108.7
178.9
180.6 in
Length
178.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.81 %

General
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
W204
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
140 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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21.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.25 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
21.19 lb/hp
16.25 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
547 mi
Range
702 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
547 mi
702 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
127 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).
111 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
127 kWh
111 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data