The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

€ 58,100
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 39,800
 Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 58,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800

ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes C 280.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 280
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.5 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
182.2 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 280
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.54 %
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

General

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 280
F30
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 280
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
345 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280

Performance

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 280
173 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

▶ REPLAY
10.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.23 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
10.77 lb/hp
15.23 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
39 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
703 mi
Range
446 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
703 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
109.1 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
109.1 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data