The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 47,200

€ 40,100

€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘ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 4.1 cm longer, 4.7 cm narrower and 3.5 cm taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 350 CDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
1448
1770
2008
1413
1817
2015
1770 mm
Width
1817 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1448 mm
Height
1413 mm
2760
4586
2760
4545
4586 mm
Length
4545 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 CDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
1760 kg
Kerb Weight
1565 kg
2245 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg

Weight Difference:
195 kg
11.08 %

General
Mercedes C 350 CDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
W204
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 CDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
211 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
221 bhp
211 bhp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
510 NM
450 NM
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
7.96 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.42 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
7.96 kg/bhp
7.42 kg/bhp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CDI
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
37 mpg
47 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 L
533 mi
Range
632 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
533 mi
632 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
158.4 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
158.4 kWh
123.4 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
202 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 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
445 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
460 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data