The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 d (18 - ..) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
€ 34,900
€ 47,800
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 180 d is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Mercedes C 180 d
ALPINA B3 3.3
56.8
71.3
79.5
54.9
68.5
76.3
71.3 in
Width
68.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.8 in
Height
54.9 in
111.8
184.5
107.3
176
184.5 in
Length
176 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 d
ALPINA B3 3.3
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.74 %
General
Mercedes C 180 d
ALPINA B3 3.3
W205
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 d
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.916
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
120 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
120 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
221 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
Mercedes C 180 d
ALPINA B3 3.3
129 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
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28.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.58 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d
28.57 lb/hp
11.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 d
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
56 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
48 mpg
city
15 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
606 mi
Range
362 mi
Mercedes C 180 d
606 mi
362 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
204.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d
86.4 kWh
204.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 3
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 d
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
