The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11)

€ 38,600
Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 37,700
 ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700

ⓘ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 230 is 1.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 230
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
55.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
180.6 in
Length
178.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 230
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.32 %
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11)

General

Mercedes C 230
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 230
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Mercedes C 230
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
145 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
17.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.25 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
17.11 lb/hp
16.25 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 230
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
702 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
702 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
111 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
111 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 230
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data