The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 36,700

€ 40,100

€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 180 d is 5.6 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 180 d
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
56.8
71.3
79.5
55.6
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.8 in
Height
55.6 in
111.8
184.5
108.7
178.9
184.5 in
Length
178.9 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 d
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.83 %

General
Mercedes C 180 d
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 d
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
OM 626.951
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
114 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
207 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 180 d
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
127 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d
29.11 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 d
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
56 mpg
42 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
46 mpg
city
31 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
606 mi
Range
677 mi
Mercedes C 180 d
606 mi
677 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d
86.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 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
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data