The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor (07 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
€ 31,100

€ 57,900

€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900
ⓘ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 Compressor is 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 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
180.6 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.73 %

General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
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 5200 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
154 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
170 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
139 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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21.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
21.26 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
32 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
554 mi
Range
400 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
554 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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).
185.7 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
140.2 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data