The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 36,800
€ 37,400
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 6.6 cm shorter, 4.7 cm wider and 3.1 cm lower than the Mercedes C 280.
ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 280
1413
1817
2015
1444
1770
2008
1817 mm
Width
1770 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1413 mm
Height
1444 mm
2760
4520
2760
4586
4520 mm
Length
4586 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 280
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg
Weight Difference:
95 kg
6.11 %
General
ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 280
E90
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M47
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
197 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
197 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes C 280
410 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
410 NM
300 NM
Mercedes C 280
Performance
ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 280
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
▶ REPLAY
7.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.82 kg/bhp
ALPINA D3 DPF
7.41 kg/bhp
6.82 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
48 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 280
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
61 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
642 mi
Range
446 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
642 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
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).
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).
174.3 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
121.3 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
