The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLB 180 7G-DCT (20 - ..) vs. ALPINA XD3 Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)
€ 37,300
€ 80,300
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLB 180 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the ALPINA XD3.
Mercedes GLB 180
ALPINA XD3
65.3
72.2
79.5
66
74.7
84.2
72.2 in
Width
74.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
65.3 in
Height
66 in
111.4
182.4
112.8
185.7
182.4 in
Length
185.7 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLB 180
ALPINA XD3
3428 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb
Weight Difference:
915 lb
21.07 %
General
Mercedes GLB 180
ALPINA XD3
X247
Generation
G01
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLB 180
ALPINA XD3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLB 180
134 hp
383 hp
ALPINA XD3
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Max. Torque
568 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLB 180
148 lb‑ft
568 lb‑ft
ALPINA XD3
Performance
Mercedes GLB 180
ALPINA XD3
124 mph
Maximum Speed
166 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLB 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA XD3
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25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.34 lb/hp
Mercedes GLB 180
25.58 lb/hp
11.34 lb/hp
ALPINA XD3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLB 180
ALPINA XD3
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes GLB 180
39 mpg
34 mpg
ALPINA XD3
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
539 mi
Range
613 mi
Mercedes GLB 180
539 mi
613 mi
ALPINA XD3
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
141.9 kWh
Mercedes GLB 180
113.6 kWh
141.9 kWh
ALPINA XD3
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6d (WLTP)
256 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLB 180
ALPINA XD3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
51 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
