The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY (08 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)

€ 30,600
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY (08 - 09) Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 52,000
 ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY (08 - 09)
69.7
79.1
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
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 BlueEFFICIENCY (08 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
107.3
176
180.6 in
Length
176 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.01 %
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)

General

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

Engine

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.910
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
170 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S

Performance

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S
143 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

▶ REPLAY
20.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
20.97 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
36 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
26 mpg
city
13 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
337 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
631 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
219.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
123.1 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S
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