The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
€ 37,400
€ 36,800
€ 37,400
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 280 is 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 DPF.
Mercedes C 280
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 280
ALPINA D3 DPF
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.1 %
General
Mercedes C 280
ALPINA D3 DPF
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
ALPINA D3 DPF
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
M47
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
197 hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 280
ALPINA D3 DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 DPF
▶ REPLAY
15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
446 mi
Range
642 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
642 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
Environmental Impact
174.3 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 280
174.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
ALPINA D3 DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
