The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)

€ 40,100
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 42,500
 Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500

ⓘ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 320 CDI.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 320 CDI
55.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
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
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
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 320 CDI
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4817 lb
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.95 %
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)

General

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 320 CDI
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N47-D20
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
211 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI

Performance

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 320 CDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

▶ REPLAY
16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
16.35 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
39 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
595 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
632 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
141.9 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
123.4 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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