The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)

€ 33,400
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 36,800
 ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) ALPINA D3 DPF
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 DPF.
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 DPF
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
55.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
71.5
79.3
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
108.7
178
180.6 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 DPF
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.7 %
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)

General

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 DPF
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.913
Engine Code
M47
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
118 hp
197 hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
221 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 DPF

Performance

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 DPF
129 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 DPF

▶ REPLAY
29.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
29.24 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
49 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
40 mpg
city
30 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
764 mi
Range
642 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
764 mi
642 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
98.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data