The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

€ 34,100
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15) Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
€ 75,800
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 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. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC is 2.1 inches longer and 0.4 inches taller.
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
71.3
79.5
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.8 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
110.6
182.4
184.5 in
Length
182.4 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4971 lb
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
650 lb
16.56 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
W205
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
OM 626.951
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
114 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
207 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
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

505 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
28.72 lb/hp
9.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
62 mpg
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
52 mpg
city
20 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data