The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)

€ 63,400
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 55,200
 Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
€ 63,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring is 2.9 inches shorter and 1.9 inches lower.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
71.3
79.5
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.5 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
111.8
185.1
182.2 in
Length
185.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
4012 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5082 lb
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.93 %
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)

General

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
F31
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
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
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
345 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
516 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon

Performance

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
170 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon

▶ REPLAY
11.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
11.63 lb/hp
11.63 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
42 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
37 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
554 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
665 mi
554 mi
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
140.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
115.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft