The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
€ 37,200
€ 53,800
€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Touring.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Touring
57.4
69.7
79.1
54.7
68.5
76.3
69.7 in
Width
68.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
57.4 in
Height
54.7 in
108.7
181.1
107.3
176.3
181.1 in
Length
176.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Touring
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.64 %
General
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Touring
S204
Generation
E46
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
154 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Touring
134 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Touring
▶ REPLAY
22.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
22.12 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
40 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
31 mpg
city
13 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
621 mi
Range
332 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
621 mi
332 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
223.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
111.8 kWh
223.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 3
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.1 cu ft
