The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 41,900

€ 55,300

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,300
ⓘ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 Touring is 6.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
57.1
71.5
79.3
57.4
71.3
79.5
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.1 in
Height
57.4 in
108.7
178.8
111.8
185.1
178.8 in
Length
185.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.48 %

General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
E91
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
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
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
211 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
332 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
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17.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
17.09 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
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
39 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
621 mi
Range
533 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
621 mi
533 mi
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
145.8 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
125.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft











39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft