The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

€ 48,300
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 40,100
 ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 48,300
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 BlueEFFICIENCY is 1.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
55.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.9 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
180.6 in
Length
178.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.22 %
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

General

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 642.834
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
261 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
457 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Mercedes C 350 CDI 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

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
40 mpg
39 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
632 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
621 mi
632 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
121.3 kWh
123.4 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350 CDI 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