The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
€ 38,100
€ 65,900
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,900
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is 6.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring.
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
57.4
71.3
79.5
57.7
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.4 in
Height
57.7 in
111.8
185.1
108.7
178.8
185.1 in
Length
178.8 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
11.7 %
General
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
S205
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
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 Station Wagon
114 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
207 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
124 mph
Maximum Speed
181 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
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30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.02 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
30.65 lb/hp
10.02 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
55 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
45 mpg
city
17 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
592 mi
Range
388 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
592 mi
388 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
191.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
88.5 kWh
191.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.9 cu ft
