The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)

€ 35,600
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12) Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 58,600
 ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,600

ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
69.7
79.1
56.2
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
71.3
79.2
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57 in
Height
56.2 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
180.6 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.95 %
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
W204
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
139 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.61 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
21.4 lb/hp
10.61 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
37 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
573 mi
Range
668 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
573 mi
668 mi
ALPINA D3 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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
121.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 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
1047 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data