The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)

€ 33,300
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) Mercedes C 180 Compressor
€ 47,800
 ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 180 Compressor is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 3.3
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
68.5
76.3
69.7 in
Width
68.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
57 in
Height
54.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
107.3
176
180.6 in
Length
176 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 3.3
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.33 %
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)

General

Mercedes C 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 3.3
W204
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
154 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
170 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3

Performance

Mercedes C 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 3.3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

▶ REPLAY
21.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.58 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
21.47 lb/hp
11.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
31 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
22 mpg
city
15 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
539 mi
Range
362 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
539 mi
362 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
144 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).
204.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
144 kWh
204.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
414 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data