The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 32,200

€ 61,200

€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘ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 4.1 cm longer, 4.7 cm narrower and 2.5 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
1447
1770
2008
1422
1817
2015
1770 mm
Width
1817 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1447 mm
Height
1422 mm
2760
4586
2760
4545
4586 mm
Length
4545 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1645 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2090 kg

Weight Difference:
165 kg
10.03 %

General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
W204
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.910
Engine Code
N54-K30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1597 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
154 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
395 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
154 bhp
395 bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
230 NM
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
230 NM
540 NM
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
143 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
9.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.16 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
9.61 kg/bhp
4.16 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
42 mpg
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
612 mi
Range
408 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
612 mi
408 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
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).
181.9 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
127 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
450 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data