The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 36,200
€ 63,400
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,400
ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.4
69.7
79.1
57.7
71.5
79.3
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.4 in
Height
57.7 in
108.7
181.1
108.7
178.8
181.1 in
Length
178.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3428 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
14.79 %
General
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
S204
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
154 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
132 mph
Maximum Speed
173 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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22.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.33 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
22.26 lb/hp
11.33 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
32 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
city
16 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
495 mi
Range
384 mi
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
495 mi
384 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
193.3 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
140.2 kWh
193.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.9 cu ft
