The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 39,100

€ 60,400

€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,400
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is 6.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.4
71.3
79.5
57.1
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.4 in
Height
57.1 in
111.8
185.1
108.7
178.8
185.1 in
Length
178.8 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.39 %

General
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
S205
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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 654
Engine Series
OM 654.916
Engine Code
N54-K20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
120 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
120 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
125 mph
Maximum Speed
175 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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29.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.71 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
29.67 lb/hp
10.71 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
24 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
55 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
48 mpg
city
17 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
592 mi
Range
395 mi
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
592 mi
395 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).
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).
187.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
88.5 kWh
187.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









41.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.9 cu ft