The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

€ 30,900
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11) Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
€ 63,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé.
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
68
81.8
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
70.2
78
68 in
Width
70.2 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
55.3 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
106.9
175.1
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
180.3
175.1 in
Length
180.3 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.32 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
CL203
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.946
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
141 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
162 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé

Performance

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
134 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé

▶ REPLAY
23.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
23.38 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
30 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
21 mpg
city
16 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
494 mi
Range
388 mi
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
494 mi
388 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
191.4 kWh
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
147.7 kWh
191.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data