The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

€ 58,100
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 60,200
 Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 43 AMG
€ 58,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo is 2.3 inches shorter and 1.3 inches lower.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 43 AMG
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.5 in
Height
56.8 in
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
111.8
184.5
182.2 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 43 AMG
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4905 lb
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.3 %
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

General

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 43 AMG
F30
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
345 hp
362 hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 43 AMG

Performance

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 43 AMG
173 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG

▶ REPLAY
10.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.29 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
10.77 lb/hp
10.29 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
703 mi
Range
526 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
703 mi
526 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
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).
147.7 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
109.1 kWh
147.7 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 43 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data