The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

€ 36,800
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) ALPINA D3 DPF
€ 39,800
 Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800

ⓘ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 280.
ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 280
55.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
71.5
79.3
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 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 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 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 280
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.32 %
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

General

ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 280
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M47
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
197 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
302 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280

Performance

ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 280
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 DPF

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

▶ REPLAY
16.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.23 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
16.34 lb/hp
15.23 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
40 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
174.3 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
121.3 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data