The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) vs. ALPINA D3 Touring DPF (05 - 08)
€ 49,200

€ 38,600

€ 49,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is 3.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Touring DPF.
Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
57.4
69.7
79.1
55.5
71.5
79.4
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.5 in
108.7
181.1
108.7
178
181.1 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.09 %

General
Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
S204
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Touring 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 Station Wagon
302 hp
197 hp
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
273 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
▶ REPLAY
12.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.18 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
12.19 lb/hp
17.18 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
33 mpg
39 mpg
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
578 mi
Range
632 mi
Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
578 mi
632 mi
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 Station Wagon
134.5 kWh
123.4 kWh
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft