The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 35,600

€ 75,800

€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,800
ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
57
69.7
79.1
56.3
71.3
79.2
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
180.6
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 B3 S Bi-Turbo
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb

Weight Difference:
650 lb
16.56 %

General
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
W204
Generation
F30
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
139 mph
Maximum Speed
187 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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21.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
21.26 lb/hp
9.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
41 mpg
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
city
20 mpg
49 mpg
highway
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15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
632 mi
Range
449 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
632 mi
449 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
157.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
109.9 kWh
157.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S 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










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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