The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 36,600

€ 43,000

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes C 180 Coupé is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé.
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
55.4
69.7
78.6
54.9
70.2
78
69.7 in
Width
70.2 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
55.4 in
Height
54.9 in
108.7
180.7
108.7
180.3
180.7 in
Length
180.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.83 %

General
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
C204
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
154 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
139 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
▶ REPLAY
21.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
21.55 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
41 mpg
42 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
632 mi
Range
677 mi
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
632 mi
677 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
109.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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