The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
€ 34,000

€ 62,900

€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,900
ⓘ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 Estate is 6 cm longer, 4.7 cm narrower and 0.9 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
1459
1770
2008
1450
1817
2015
1770 mm
Width
1817 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1459 mm
Height
1450 mm
2760
4601
2760
4541
4601 mm
Length
4541 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
1530 kg
Kerb Weight
1725 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2190 kg

Weight Difference:
195 kg
11.3 %

General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
S204
Generation
E91
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
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 Estate
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
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 Estate
154 bhp
395 bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
230 NM
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
230 NM
540 NM
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
139 mph
Maximum Speed
184 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
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9.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.37 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
9.94 kg/bhp
4.37 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
41 mpg
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
30 mpg
city
20 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
595 mi
Range
403 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
595 mi
403 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
183.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
130.7 kWh
183.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
530 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
485 L
Boot Capacity
450 L









1500 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1375 L