The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 34,100
€ 75,800
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC is 5.4 cm longer, 0.1 cm narrower and 1.1 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
1442
1810
2020
1431
1811
2011
1810 mm
Width
1811 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2011 mm
1442 mm
Height
1431 mm
2840
4686
2810
4632
4686 mm
Length
4632 mm
2840 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1780 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2255 kg
Weight Difference:
295 kg
16.57 %
General
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
W205
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
OM 626.951
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
114 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
434 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
114 bhp
434 bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
660 NM
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
280 NM
660 NM
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
127 mph
Maximum Speed
187 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
56 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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13.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.1 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
13.03 kg/bhp
4.1 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
74 mpg
34 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
63 mpg
city
25 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
No data
41 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
670 mi
Range
449 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
670 mi
449 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
157.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
78.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
