The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11)
€ 47,300

€ 37,700

€ 47,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700
ⓘ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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY is 1.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
57
69.7
79.1
55.6
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
108.7
180.6
108.7
178.9
180.6 in
Length
178.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.41 %

General
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.957
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
302 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
273 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
11.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.25 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
11.75 lb/hp
16.25 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
603 mi
Range
702 mi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
603 mi
702 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
128.7 kWh
111 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data