The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 43,000

€ 30,900

€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 Coupé is 5.2 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
54.9
70.2
78
55.3
68
81.8
70.2 in
Width
68 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
54.9 in
Height
55.3 in
108.7
180.3
106.9
175.1
180.3 in
Length
175.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.46 %

General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
E92
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 271.946

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 5200 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
211 hp
141 hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
332 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
152 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
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16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.38 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
16.35 lb/hp
23.38 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
42 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
677 mi
Range
494 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
677 mi
494 mi
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
147.7 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
115.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft