The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 37,200

€ 74,700

€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,700
ⓘ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 Estate is 3.1 cm shorter, 4.1 cm narrower and 2.8 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
1459
1770
2008
1431
1811
2011
1770 mm
Width
1811 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2011 mm
1459 mm
Height
1431 mm
2760
4601
2810
4632
4601 mm
Length
4632 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
1545 kg
Kerb Weight
1780 kg
2085 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2265 kg

Weight Difference:
235 kg
13.2 %

General
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
S204
Generation
F31
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
154 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
434 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
154 bhp
434 bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
660 NM
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
250 NM
660 NM
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
134 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
10.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.1 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
10.03 kg/bhp
4.1 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
48 mpg
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
621 mi
Range
460 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
621 mi
460 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
153.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
111.8 kWh
153.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
540 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
485 L
Boot Capacity
495 L











1500 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1500 L