The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 40,000

€ 58,100

€ 40,000
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 slightly. The Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY is 1.7 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
56.9
69.7
79.1
55.5
71.3
79.2
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.9 in
Height
55.5 in
108.7
180.6
110.6
182.2
180.6 in
Length
182.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.69 %

General
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
W204
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
M 271.860
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
229 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
149 mph
Maximum Speed
173 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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16.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.77 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
16.51 lb/hp
10.77 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
37 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
573 mi
Range
703 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
573 mi
703 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
121.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data