The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)

€ 36,800
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) ALPINA D3 DPF
€ 38,900
 Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900

ⓘ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 DPF is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
55.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
71.5
79.3
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.6 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
108.7
180.6
178 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.61 %
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)

General

ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
M47
Engine Code
OM 651.911
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
197 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
302 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
148 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 DPF

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
16.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
16.34 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
40 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
719 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
642 mi
719 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
104.9 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
121.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data