The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 33,300
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé (11 - 12) Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
€ 63,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
55.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé (11 - 12)
69.7
78.6
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
70.2
78
69.7 in
Width
70.2 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
55.4 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé (11 - 12)
108.7
180.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
180.3
180.7 in
Length
180.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
14.04 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
C204
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
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 Coupé
154 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé

Performance

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
140 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé

▶ REPLAY
21.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
21.47 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
35 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
25 mpg
city
16 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
388 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
547 mi
388 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
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).
191.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
127 kWh
191.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data