The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor (07 - 09) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 31,100
€ 40,100
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
57
69.7
79.1
55.6
71.5
79.3
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57 in
Height
55.6 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 Compressor
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.1 %
General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
154 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
170 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
139 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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21.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
21.26 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
32 mpg
42 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
554 mi
Range
677 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
554 mi
677 mi
ALPINA D3 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
140.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
ALPINA D3 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
