The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

€ 34,100
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15) Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
€ 61,200
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200

ⓘ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 BlueTEC is 5.6 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
71.3
79.5
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.8 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
184.5 in
Length
178.9 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.73 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

General

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-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
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
114 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
207 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
127 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
62 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
52 mpg
city
17 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
408 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
670 mi
408 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).
181.9 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
78.2 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 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
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data