The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 14)
€ 38,600

€ 50,200

€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200
ⓘ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 Touring DPF is 3.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon.
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
55.5
71.5
79.4
57.4
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.5 in
Height
57.4 in
108.7
178
108.7
181.1
178 in
Length
181.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5126 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
14.48 %

General
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
E91
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M47
Engine Code
OM 642.832

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 3800 rpm
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
197 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
302 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
Performance
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
145 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
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17.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
17.18 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
33 mpg
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
39 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
632 mi
Range
570 mi
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
632 mi
570 mi
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
148.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
123.4 kWh
148.1 kWh
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft










39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft