The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLC 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 69,100

€ 59,900

€ 69,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo is 0.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Mercedes GLC 400 d.
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes GLC 400 d
65.7
74.8
82.7
64.5
74.4
82.5
74.8 in
Width
74.4 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.5 in
65.7 in
Height
64.5 in
110.6
183
113.1
183.3
183 in
Length
183.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes GLC 400 d
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5677 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.77 %

General
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes GLC 400 d
F25
Generation
X253
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes GLC 400 d
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
N57-D30
Engine Code
OM 656.929

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
325 hp
at 3600 rpm
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
345 hp
325 hp
Mercedes GLC 400 d
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLC 400 d
Performance
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes GLC 400 d
157 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 400 d
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12.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.96 lb/hp
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
12.68 lb/hp
12.96 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 400 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes GLC 400 d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
36 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes GLC 400 d
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
631 mi
Range
641 mi
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
631 mi
641 mi
Mercedes GLC 400 d
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
131.6 kWh
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
135.8 kWh
131.6 kWh
Mercedes GLC 400 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes GLC 400 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft










45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft