The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12) vs. ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)

€ 33,100
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12) Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 36,800
 ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) ALPINA D3 DPF
€ 33,100
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 slightly. The Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY is 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 DPF.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 DPF
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)
69.7
79.1
55.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
108.7
178
180.6 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 DPF
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.35 %
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)

General

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 DPF
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 DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code
M47
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
197 hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 DPF

Performance

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 DPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 DPF

▶ REPLAY
21.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
21.19 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
642 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
547 mi
642 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
127 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data