The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 36,800
€ 44,800
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The ALPINA D3 DPF is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes C 300.
ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 300
55.6
71.5
79.3
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.6 in
Height
56.8 in
108.7
178
111.8
184.5
178 in
Length
184.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 300
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.94 %
General
ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 300
E90
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 300
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
M47
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
197 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
302 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300
Performance
ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 300
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
▶ REPLAY
16.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.85 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
16.34 lb/hp
13.85 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
40 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 300
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
642 mi
Range
651 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
642 mi
651 mi
Mercedes C 300
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).
119.4 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
121.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 300
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
