The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 35,900
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon (15 - 18) Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
€ 69,700
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,700

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon is 2.9 inches longer and 1.9 inches taller.
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon (15 - 18)
71.3
79.5
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.4 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon (15 - 18)
111.8
185.1
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
185.1 in
Length
182.2 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4905 lb
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.43 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
S205
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
OM 626.951
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
114 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
207 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

Performance

Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
125 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

▶ REPLAY
29.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.55 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
29.97 lb/hp
9.55 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
55 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
46 mpg
city
23 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
592 mi
Range
484 mi
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
592 mi
484 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
88.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft