The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 49,000

€ 41,900

€ 49,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is 2.4 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.4
69.7
79.1
57.1
71.5
79.3
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.4 in
Height
57.1 in
108.7
181.1
108.7
178.8
181.1 in
Length
178.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4773 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.67 %

General
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
S204
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.961
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
221 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
376 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
152 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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18.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.09 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
18.05 lb/hp
17.09 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
29 mpg
41 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
506 mi
Range
665 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
506 mi
665 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
166.6 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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
166.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft