The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 36,800

€ 77,100

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,100
ⓘ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 20.6 cm shorter, 2.2 cm wider and 2.5 cm lower than the Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus.
ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
1413
1817
2015
1438
1795
2008
1817 mm
Width
1795 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1413 mm
Height
1438 mm
2760
4520
2765
4726
4520 mm
Length
4726 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2765 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1730 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2170 kg

Weight Difference:
270 kg
15.61 %

General
ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
E90
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
M47
Engine Code
M 156.985

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
6208 CC
197 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
480 bhp
at 6800 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
197 bhp
480 bhp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
410 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
410 NM
600 NM
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Performance
ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
61 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
▶ REPLAY
7.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.6 kg/bhp
ALPINA D3 DPF
7.41 kg/bhp
3.6 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
21 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
48 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
36 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
motorway
31 mpg
61 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
642 mi
Range
306 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
642 mi
306 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
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).
253.8 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
121.3 kWh
253.8 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 DPF
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
475 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data