The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

€ 32,200
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 10) Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 67,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900

ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 10)
69.7
79.1
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 10)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
180.6 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.2 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

General

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
W204
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
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 271.910
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
170 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
143 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
21.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.3 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
21.19 lb/hp
9.3 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
612 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
612 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
127 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
127 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data