The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 49,000

€ 59,900

€ 49,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,900
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.9 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
55.5
71.3
79.2
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.4 in
Height
55.5 in
108.7
181.1
110.6
182.2
181.1 in
Length
182.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.31 %

General
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
S204
Generation
F31
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.961
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
221 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
376 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
152 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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18.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.18 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
18.05 lb/hp
11.18 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
44 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
29 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
506 mi
Range
690 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
506 mi
690 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).
111 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
166.6 kWh
111 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 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
1047 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft











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