The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
€ 38,700

€ 72,600

€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon is 2.8 inches longer and an inch taller.
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.4
71.3
79.5
56.3
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.4 in
Height
56.3 in
111.8
185.1
110.6
182.4
185.1 in
Length
182.4 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3351 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
717 lb
17.63 %

General
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
S205
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
N55-R20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
154 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
138 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
21.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.07 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
21.76 lb/hp
10.07 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
36 mpg
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
392 mi
Range
466 mi
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
392 mi
466 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
151.6 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
123.1 kWh
151.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft











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