The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 36,800
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) ALPINA D3 DPF
€ 47,300
 Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,300

ⓘ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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY.
ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
55.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
71.5
79.3
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
178 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4685 lb
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.33 %
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
M47
Engine Code
M 276.957
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
197 hp
302 hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
302 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 DPF

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
16.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.75 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
16.34 lb/hp
11.75 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
40 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
603 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
642 mi
603 mi
Mercedes C 350 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).
128.7 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
121.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data