The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Coupé (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
€ 34,100
€ 53,200
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 180 Coupé is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Coupé.
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
55.4
69.7
78.6
53.8
69.2
80.1
69.7 in
Width
69.2 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
55.4 in
Height
53.8 in
108.7
180.7
107.3
176.7
180.7 in
Length
176.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.67 %
General
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
C204
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
154 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
184 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
140 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
▶ REPLAY
21.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
21.33 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
41 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
31 mpg
city
13 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
632 mi
Range
337 mi
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
632 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
219.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
109.9 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 3
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
