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 1.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
57
69.7
79.1
56
71.5
79.3
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57 in
Height
56 in
108.7
180.6
108.7
178.9
180.6 in
Length
178.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.04 %

General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 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
N54-K30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
170 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
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
433 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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21.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
21.19 lb/hp
9.18 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
city
17 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
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
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data