The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (10 - 11) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
€ 34,000

€ 63,900

€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,900
ⓘ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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is 1.2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.4
69.7
79.1
56.3
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
108.7
181.1
110.6
182.4
181.1 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5016 lb

Weight Difference:
562 lb
14.16 %

General
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
S204
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
154 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
135 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
22.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.5 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
22.12 lb/hp
11.5 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
34 mpg
42 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
24 mpg
city
37 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
524 mi
Range
633 mi
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
524 mi
633 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
132.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft











42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft