The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
€ 36,400

€ 58,600

€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC is 2.1 inches longer and 0.6 inches taller.
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
56.8
71.3
79.5
56.2
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.8 in
Height
56.2 in
111.8
184.5
110.6
182.4
184.5 in
Length
182.4 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.55 %

General
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
W205
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
OM 626.951
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
134 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
236 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
135 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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24.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.61 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
24.43 lb/hp
10.61 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
62 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
52 mpg
city
39 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
670 mi
Range
668 mi
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
670 mi
668 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
78.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 BlueTEC
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data