The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 d (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 34,200

€ 58,100

€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes C 180 d is 2.3 inches longer and 1.3 inches taller.
Mercedes C 180 d
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
56.8
71.3
79.5
55.5
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.8 in
Height
55.5 in
111.8
184.5
110.6
182.2
184.5 in
Length
182.2 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 d
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.87 %

General
Mercedes C 180 d
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
W205
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 d
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
OM 626.951
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
114 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
207 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 180 d
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
127 mph
Maximum Speed
173 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.77 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d
28.72 lb/hp
10.77 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 d
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
60 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
50 mpg
city
39 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
653 mi
Range
703 mi
Mercedes C 180 d
653 mi
703 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d
80.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 d
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data