The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 34,000
€ 64,200
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY is 1.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
57
69.7
79.1
56.6
71.5
79.3
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57 in
Height
56.6 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
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
14.81 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic 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
139 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 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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21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.79 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
21.4 lb/hp
9.79 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
33 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
city
17 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
578 mi
Range
391 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
578 mi
391 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
189.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
134.5 kWh
189.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 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
