The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 41,300

€ 58,100

€ 41,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC is 2.3 inches longer and 1.3 inches taller.
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
56.8
71.3
79.5
55.5
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.8 in
Height
55.5 in
111.8
184.5
110.6
182.2
184.5 in
Length
182.2 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.84 %

General
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
W205
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
168 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
295 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
145 mph
Maximum Speed
173 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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20.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.77 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
20.6 lb/hp
10.77 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
55 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
592 mi
Range
703 mi
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
592 mi
703 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 220 BlueTEC
88.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 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