The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
€ 40,000
€ 36,800
€ 40,000
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 250 BlueEFFICIENCY is 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 DPF.
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 DPF
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.98 %
General
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 DPF
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 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
M 271.860
Engine Code
M47
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
197 hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
229 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 DPF
▶ REPLAY
16.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
16.51 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
37 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
573 mi
Range
642 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
573 mi
642 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
121.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
