The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 34,000
€ 69,700
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,700
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.4
69.7
79.1
55.5
71.3
79.2
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.4 in
Height
55.5 in
108.7
181.1
110.6
182.2
181.1 in
Length
182.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.57 %
General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
S204
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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 Station Wagon
154 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
170 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
139 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.55 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
21.9 lb/hp
9.55 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
34 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
595 mi
Range
484 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
595 mi
484 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
130.7 kWh
145.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
