The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) vs. ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)

€ 42,500
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 36,800
 ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) ALPINA D3 DPF
€ 42,500
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 320 CDI is 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 DPF.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
ALPINA D3 DPF
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
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
57 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
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 320 CDI
ALPINA D3 DPF
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
14.11 %
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)

General

Mercedes C 320 CDI
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 320 CDI
ALPINA D3 DPF
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code
M47
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 hp
197 hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 DPF

Performance

Mercedes C 320 CDI
ALPINA D3 DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 DPF

▶ REPLAY
16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 320 CDI
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
34 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
642 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
595 mi
642 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
Environmental Impact
141.9 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 320 CDI
141.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 320 CDI
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