The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 d (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
€ 34,200

€ 36,800

€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 Mercedes C 180 d is 6.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 DPF.
Mercedes C 180 d
ALPINA D3 DPF
56.8
71.3
79.5
55.6
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.8 in
Height
55.6 in
111.8
184.5
108.7
178
184.5 in
Length
178 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 d
ALPINA D3 DPF
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.68 %

General
Mercedes C 180 d
ALPINA D3 DPF
W205
Generation
E90
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
Mercedes C 180 d
ALPINA D3 DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
OM 626.951
Engine Code
M47

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
114 hp
197 hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
207 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 180 d
ALPINA D3 DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 DPF
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28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d
28.72 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 d
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
60 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
50 mpg
city
30 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
653 mi
Range
642 mi
Mercedes C 180 d
653 mi
642 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d
80.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 d
ALPINA D3 DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data