The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

€ 35,600
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12) Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 61,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY is 1.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
69.7
79.1
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
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 B3 Bi-Turbo
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
573 lb
14.81 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
139 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
21.4 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
37 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
27 mpg
city
16 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
573 mi
Range
384 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
573 mi
384 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
193.3 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
121.2 kWh
193.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data