The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 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 Station Wagon is 1.2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
57.4
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
57.4 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
181.1
110.6
182.4
181.1 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.2 %
General
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
S204
Generation
F31
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S 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
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 Station Wagon
154 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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
397 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
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22.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
22.12 lb/hp
9.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
40 mpg
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
460 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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 Station Wagon
111.8 kWh
153.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
