The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

€ 40,100
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 61,700
 Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 450 AMG
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,700

ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes C 450 AMG.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 450 AMG
55.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
71.3
79.5
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.6 in
Height
56.8 in
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
111.8
184.5
178.9 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 450 AMG
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.85 %
Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

General

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 450 AMG
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
211 hp
362 hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 450 AMG

Performance

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 450 AMG
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 450 AMG

▶ REPLAY
16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.02 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
16.35 lb/hp
10.02 lb/hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
39 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 450 AMG
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
539 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
632 mi
539 mi
Mercedes C 450 AMG
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).
144 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
123.4 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 450 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data