The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
€ 44,200

€ 58,600

€ 44,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,600
ⓘ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 250 BlueTEC is 2.1 inches longer and 0.6 inches taller.
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
56.8
71.3
79.5
56.2
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.8 in
Height
56.2 in
111.8
184.5
110.6
182.4
184.5 in
Length
182.4 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.91 %

General
Mercedes C 250 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 250 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
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
153 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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17.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.61 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
17.49 lb/hp
10.61 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
55 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
954 mi
Range
668 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
954 mi
668 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 250 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 250 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