The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 37,700
€ 42,000
€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo is 4.1 cm shorter, 4.7 cm wider and 3.1 cm lower than the Mercedes C 280.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 280
1413
1817
2015
1444
1770
2008
1817 mm
Width
1770 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1413 mm
Height
1444 mm
2760
4545
2760
4586
4545 mm
Length
4586 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 280
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1635 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2120 kg
Weight Difference:
80 kg
4.89 %
General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 280
E90
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 272.948
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
211 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
211 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes C 280
450 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
450 NM
300 NM
Mercedes C 280
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 280
152 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
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7.37 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.17 kg/bhp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
7.37 kg/bhp
7.17 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
52 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes C 280
42 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
39 mpg
61 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
702 mi
Range
436 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
702 mi
436 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
111 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).
178.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
111 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
