The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon (14 - 15) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
€ 35,600

€ 60,400

€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon is 2.8 inches longer and 1.1 inches taller.
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.4
71.3
79.5
56.2
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.4 in
Height
56.2 in
111.8
185.1
110.6
182.4
185.1 in
Length
182.4 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.41 %

General
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
S205
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
OM 626.951
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
114 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
207 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
125 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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29.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
29.97 lb/hp
11.06 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
55 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
46 mpg
city
39 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
592 mi
Range
656 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
592 mi
656 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
111 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
88.5 kWh
111 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft