The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 d 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
€ 46,100
€ 36,800
€ 46,100
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 d is 6.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 DPF.
Mercedes C 300 d
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 d
ALPINA D3 DPF
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.71 %
General
Mercedes C 300 d
ALPINA D3 DPF
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 d
ALPINA D3 DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
M47
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d
242 hp
197 hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d
369 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 300 d
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 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 DPF
▶ REPLAY
14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 d
14.9 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 d
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 300 d
46 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
39 mpg
city
30 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
500 mi
Range
642 mi
Mercedes C 300 d
500 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).
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 d
104.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 d
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
