The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 d 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
€ 37,400
€ 67,900
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900
ⓘ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. The Mercedes C 180 d is 5.4 cm longer, 0.1 cm narrower and 1.1 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 180 d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1442
1810
2020
1431
1811
2011
1810 mm
Width
1811 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2011 mm
1442 mm
Height
1431 mm
2840
4686
2810
4632
4686 mm
Length
4632 mm
2840 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1565 kg
Kerb Weight
1705 kg
2145 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2190 kg
Weight Difference:
140 kg
8.21 %
General
Mercedes C 180 d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
W205
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.916
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1597 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
120 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
404 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
120 bhp
404 bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
300 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
300 NM
600 NM
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 180 d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
129 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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13.04 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.22 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 d
13.04 kg/bhp
4.22 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
67 mpg
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
58 mpg
city
28 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
41 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
606 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes C 180 d
606 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B3 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d
86.4 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
131 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
580 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
455 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
