The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 53,800
€ 40,100
€ 53,800
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 400 is 5.6 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 400
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
56.8
71.3
79.5
55.6
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.8 in
Height
55.6 in
111.8
184.5
108.7
178.9
184.5 in
Length
178.9 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 400
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.58 %
General
Mercedes C 400
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
W205
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 400
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Mercedes C 400
328 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 400
354 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 400
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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11.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
11.26 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 400
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes C 400
29 mpg
42 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
513 mi
Range
677 mi
Mercedes C 400
513 mi
677 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes C 400
151.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 400
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
