The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 37,200
€ 60,400
€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,400
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is 2.4 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.4
69.7
79.1
57.1
71.5
79.3
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.4 in
Height
57.1 in
108.7
181.1
108.7
178.8
181.1 in
Length
178.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.44 %
General
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
S204
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
154 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
134 mph
Maximum Speed
175 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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22.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.71 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
22.12 lb/hp
10.71 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
40 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
31 mpg
city
17 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
621 mi
Range
395 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
621 mi
395 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
187.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
111.8 kWh
187.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.9 cu ft
