The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor (07 - 09) vs. ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
€ 31,100

€ 36,800

€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 6.6 cm longer, 4.7 cm narrower and 3.4 cm taller than the ALPINA D3 DPF.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
ALPINA D3 DPF
1447
1770
2008
1413
1817
2015
1770 mm
Width
1817 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1447 mm
Height
1413 mm
2760
4586
2760
4520
4586 mm
Length
4520 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
ALPINA D3 DPF
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg

Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.68 %

General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
ALPINA D3 DPF
W204
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
ALPINA D3 DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code
M47

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
154 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
154 bhp
197 bhp
ALPINA D3 DPF
230 NM
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
410 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
230 NM
410 NM
ALPINA D3 DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
ALPINA D3 DPF
139 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 DPF
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9.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.41 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
9.64 kg/bhp
7.41 kg/bhp
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
38 mpg
48 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 L
554 mi
Range
642 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
554 mi
642 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
140.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
ALPINA D3 DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
460 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data