The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

€ 35,800
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 67,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900

ⓘ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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 4.6 cm shorter, 4.1 cm narrower and 1.6 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1447
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
1770
2008
1431
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
1811
2011
1770 mm
Width
1811 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2011 mm
1447 mm
Height
1431 mm
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
2760
4586
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
2810
4632
4586 mm
Length
4632 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1590 kg
Kerb Weight
1705 kg
2105 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2190 kg
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
115 kg
6.74 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

General

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
W204
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
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 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.913
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
118 bhp
at 2800 rpm
Power
404 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
118 bhp
404 bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
300 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
300 NM
600 NM
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

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

150 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

60 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
13.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.22 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
13.47 kg/bhp
4.22 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
58 mpg
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
46 mpg
city
28 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
748 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
748 mi
490 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
100.7 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data