The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

€ 38,100
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
€ 74,700
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,700

ⓘ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 Station Wagon is 2.8 inches longer and an inch taller.
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
71.3
79.5
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.4 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
111.8
185.1
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
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 B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4993 lb
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
10.96 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
S205
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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
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 Station Wagon
114 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
207 lb‑ft
487 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
188 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
30.65 lb/hp
9.04 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
29 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
55 mpg
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
45 mpg
city
22 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
592 mi
Range
460 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
592 mi
460 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).
153.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
88.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 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
1069 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft