Car comparison

Alpine A110 1.8vsMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 300

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alpine A110

1.8

252 hp1800 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2017-2021
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205)

C 300

245 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Alpine A110 1.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    252 hp
    188 kW
  • Lightest
    1,103 kg
    2,432 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    228 hp/t
    170 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    138 g/km
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpineA1101.8Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
Power
252hp188kW
245hp183kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,103kg2,432lb
1,490kg3,285lb
Gross weight-
2,045kg4,508lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
82.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
15.3s
Calculated
21.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
228hp/t170kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
738km458mi
Calculated
1,048km651mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,800cc110cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,180mm165in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,798mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,252mm49in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,420mm95in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,556mm61in
1,563mm62in
Rear track
1,553mm61in
1,546mm61in
Ground clearance-
89mm4in
Trunk volume-
400L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
45L
66L
CO2 emissions
138g/km
143g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alpine A110 1.8Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 300PowerTorque
  • Alpine A110 1.8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 300: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpineA1101.86,000 rpm2,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 3005,500 rpm1,300-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpineA1101.8Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.3 s
21.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA1101.8
252 hp
188 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
245 hp
183 kW

Alpine A110 1.8 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 300.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 300 and Alpine A110 1.8: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA1101.8
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA1101.8
1,103 kg
2,432 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
1,490 kg
3,285 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA1101.8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA1101.84.5 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 3006.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpine A110 1.8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 300: 1.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA1101.8
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA1101.8
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA1101.8
738 km
458 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
1,048 km
651 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpineA1101.8
252 hp
188 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
245 hp
183 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AlpineA1101.8
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,180 mm
164.6 in
Height
1,252 mm
49.3 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AlpineA1101.8
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Alpine A110 1.8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AlpineA1101.8
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
4.5 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AlpineA1101.8
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpineA1101.8Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 300
Power
252 hp
188 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,103 kg
2,432 lb
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,180 mm
164.6 in
Height
1,252 mm
49.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
738 km
458 mi
1,048 km
651 mi
CO2 score
138 g/km
143 g/km
Trunk score
-
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpine A110 1.8Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 300
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpine A110 1.8

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 387 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 64 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 300

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 310 km (193 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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