The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
€ 40,100
€ 38,600
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 230.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 230
55.6
71.5
79.3
56.9
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
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 230
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.32 %
General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 230
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 230
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 272.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
211 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 230
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 230
152 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
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16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.11 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
16.35 lb/hp
17.11 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
42 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 230
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
677 mi
Range
450 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
677 mi
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
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).
172.4 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
115.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 230
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
