The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 55,200
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
€ 63,400
 ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 55,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,400

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon is 2.9 inches longer and 1.9 inches taller.
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
71.3
79.5
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.4 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
111.8
185.1
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
185.1 in
Length
182.2 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5060 lb
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.93 %
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
S205
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
328 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
354 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring

Performance

Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring

▶ REPLAY
11.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
11.63 lb/hp
11.63 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
32 mpg
42 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
24 mpg
city
37 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
554 mi
Range
665 mi
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
554 mi
665 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
140.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft