The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 300 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - 19) vs. ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)

€ 46,400
Mercedes C 300 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - 19) Mercedes C 300
€ 36,800
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) ALPINA D3 DPF
€ 46,400
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 considerably. The Mercedes C 300 is 6.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 DPF.
Mercedes C 300
ALPINA D3 DPF
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - 19)
71.3
79.5
55.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.8 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - 19)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
108.7
178
184.5 in
Length
178 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 300
ALPINA D3 DPF
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mercedes C 300 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.61 %
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)

General

Mercedes C 300
ALPINA D3 DPF
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 300
ALPINA D3 DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 264
Engine Series
M 264.920
Engine Code
M47
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 300
254 hp
197 hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 300
273 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 DPF

Performance

Mercedes C 300
ALPINA D3 DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 DPF

 REPLAY
14.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
14.02 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 300
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 300
36 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
642 mi
Mercedes C 300
621 mi
642 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
Environmental Impact
125 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 300
125 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 300
ALPINA D3 DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data