The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)

€ 47,300
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 36,800
 ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) ALPINA D3 DPF
€ 47,300
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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY is 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 DPF.
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 DPF
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 DPF
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.33 %
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)

General

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 DPF
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 DPF
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.957
Engine Code
M47
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
302 hp
197 hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
273 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 DPF

Performance

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 DPF

▶ REPLAY
11.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
11.75 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
603 mi
Range
642 mi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
603 mi
642 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
128.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data