The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)

€ 35,800
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 54,400
 ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 3.3
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
68.5
76.3
69.7 in
Width
68.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
57 in
Height
54.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
107.3
176
180.6 in
Length
176 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 3.3
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.88 %
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)

General

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 3.3
W204
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.913
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
118 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
221 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3

Performance

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 3.3
128 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

▶ REPLAY
29.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
29.7 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
48 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
39 mpg
city
14 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
748 mi
Range
337 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
748 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
219.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
100.7 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data