The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

€ 37,800
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
€ 69,700
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,700

ⓘ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 Station Wagon is 1.2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
69.7
79.1
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.4 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
181.1 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4993 lb
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.59 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

General

Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
S204
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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 Station Wagon
118 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

Performance

Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
124 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
30.74 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
46 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
38 mpg
city
23 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
719 mi
Range
484 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
719 mi
484 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
104.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft