The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 37,700

€ 49,700

€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,700
ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
55.6
71.5
79.3
57
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.6 in
Height
57 in
108.7
178.9
108.7
180.6
178.9 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.9 %

General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 276.957

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
211 hp
302 hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
16.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.19 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
16.25 lb/hp
12.19 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
702 mi
Range
554 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
702 mi
554 mi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
140.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
111 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data