The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)

€ 36,800
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) ALPINA D3 DPF
€ 42,500
 Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500

ⓘ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 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 320 CDI
55.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
71.5
79.3
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.6 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
178 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 320 CDI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4817 lb
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
14.11 %
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)

General

ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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 320 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M47
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
197 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
302 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI

Performance

ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 320 CDI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 DPF

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

▶ REPLAY
16.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
16.34 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
40 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
595 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
642 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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).
141.9 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
121.3 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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