The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 45,400
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 58,100
 ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,100

ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY is 1.7 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
69.7
79.1
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
180.6 in
Length
182.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.88 %
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
W204
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 642.830
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
228 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
398 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
173 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.77 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
16.44 lb/hp
10.77 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
36 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
703 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
621 mi
703 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
135.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data