The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 63 S AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G (18 - ..)
€ 58,600

€ 86,300

€ 58,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,300
ⓘ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 4.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Mercedes C 63 S AMG.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
56.2
71.3
79.2
56.1
72.4
79.5
71.3 in
Width
72.4 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.2 in
Height
56.1 in
110.6
182.4
111.8
187.3
182.4 in
Length
187.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.4 %

General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 S 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 63 S AMG
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 177
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 177.980

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
503 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
345 hp
503 hp
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
171 mph
Maximum Speed
180 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 63 S AMG
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10.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.69 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
10.61 lb/hp
7.69 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
24 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
39 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
668 mi
Range
414 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
668 mi
414 mi
Mercedes C 63 S 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).
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).
187.5 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
109.1 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
398 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data