The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)

€ 38,900
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 36,800
 ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) ALPINA D3 DPF
€ 38,900
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 DPF.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 DPF
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
69.7
79.1
55.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
108.7
178
180.6 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 DPF
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.61 %
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)

General

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.911
Engine Code
M47
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
197 hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 DPF

Performance

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 DPF

▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17.71 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
46 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
719 mi
Range
642 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
719 mi
642 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
104.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data