The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
€ 46,800
€ 36,800
€ 46,800
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
71.3
79.5
55.6
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
111.8
184.5
108.7
178
184.5 in
Length
178 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300
ALPINA D3 DPF
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.1 %
General
Mercedes C 300
ALPINA D3 DPF
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300
ALPINA D3 DPF
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
M47
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 300
268 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
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 DPF
▶ REPLAY
12.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
12.79 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 300
39 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
672 mi
Range
642 mi
Mercedes C 300
672 mi
642 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
Environmental Impact
115.6 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 300
115.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
262 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
