The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
€ 42,500
€ 58,600
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,600
ⓘ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 CDI is 4.6 cm shorter, 4.1 cm narrower and 2 cm taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 350 CDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
1448
1770
2008
1428
1811
2011
1770 mm
Width
1811 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2011 mm
1448 mm
Height
1428 mm
2760
4586
2810
4632
4586 mm
Length
4632 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 CDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
1700 kg
Kerb Weight
1660 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2135 kg
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.35 %
General
Mercedes C 350 CDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
W204
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 CDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
345 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
221 bhp
345 bhp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
510 NM
700 NM
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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7.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.81 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
7.69 kg/bhp
4.81 kg/bhp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
41 mpg
53 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
city
47 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
595 mi
Range
668 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
595 mi
668 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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).
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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
141.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
