The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 35,800

€ 61,200

€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
57
69.7
79.1
56
71.5
79.3
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57 in
Height
56 in
108.7
180.6
108.7
178.9
180.6 in
Length
178.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.34 %

General
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S 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
N54-K30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
118 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
221 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
128 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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29.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
29.7 lb/hp
9.18 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
48 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
39 mpg
city
17 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
748 mi
Range
408 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
748 mi
408 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
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).
181.9 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
100.7 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data