The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
€ 55,200
€ 60,400
€ 55,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,400
ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer and 1.1 inches taller.
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.4
71.3
79.5
56.2
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.4 in
Height
56.2 in
111.8
185.1
110.6
182.4
185.1 in
Length
182.4 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
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
Rear-wheel drive
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
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
11.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
11.63 lb/hp
11.06 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
44 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
32 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
554 mi
Range
656 mi
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
554 mi
656 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).
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).
111 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
140.2 kWh
111 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 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
