The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé Switch-Tronic (12 - 13)
€ 30,900

€ 89,900

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor is 6.9 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé.
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
55.3
68
81.8
54.9
70.2
78
68 in
Width
70.2 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
55.3 in
Height
54.9 in
106.9
175.1
108.7
182
175.1 in
Length
182 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.16 %

General
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
CL203
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 GT3 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-K30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
141 hp
402 hp
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
162 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Performance
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
134 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
▶ REPLAY
23.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.83 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
23.38 lb/hp
8.83 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
30 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
494 mi
Range
408 mi
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
494 mi
408 mi
ALPINA B3 GT3 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).
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).
181.9 kWh
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
147.7 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 GT3 Coupé
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data