The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
€ 55,400

€ 63,900

€ 55,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon is 2.8 inches longer and an inch taller.
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.4
71.3
79.5
56.3
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.4 in
Height
56.3 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
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5016 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.44 %

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)

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
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 1900 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
168 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
11.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.5 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
11.56 lb/hp
11.5 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
29 mpg
42 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
21 mpg
city
37 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
506 mi
Range
633 mi
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
506 mi
633 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
153.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (WLTP)
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
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft











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