The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)

€ 37,700
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 37,400
 Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘ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 1.2 inches lower than the Mercedes C 280.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 280
55.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.6 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
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 280
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)

General

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 280
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
211 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280

Performance

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 280
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

▶ REPLAY
16.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
16.25 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
35 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
702 mi
Range
446 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
702 mi
446 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).
174.3 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
111 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data