The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 35,800
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 70,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,800

ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
180.6 in
Length
182.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.41 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
W204
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.913
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
118 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
221 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
128 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
29.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.58 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
29.7 lb/hp
9.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
48 mpg
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
748 mi
Range
472 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
748 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
100.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data