The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09) vs. ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
€ 36,000

€ 36,800

€ 36,000
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 slightly. The Mercedes C 220 CDI is 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 DPF.
Mercedes C 220 CDI
ALPINA D3 DPF
56.9
69.7
79.1
55.6
71.5
79.3
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.9 in
Height
55.6 in
108.7
180.6
108.7
178
180.6 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 CDI
ALPINA D3 DPF
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.9 %

General
Mercedes C 220 CDI
ALPINA D3 DPF
W204
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 220 CDI
ALPINA D3 DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
OM 646.811
Engine Code
M47

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
168 hp
197 hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
295 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI
ALPINA D3 DPF
142 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 DPF
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20.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
20.8 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
40 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
695 mi
Range
642 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
695 mi
642 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 220 CDI
121.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI
ALPINA D3 DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data