The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
€ 61,900

€ 58,600

€ 61,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes C 43 AMG is 2.6 inches longer and 0 inches taller.
Mercedes C 43 AMG
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
56.3
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
56.3 in
Height
56.2 in
111.8
185
110.6
182.4
185 in
Length
182.4 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 43 AMG
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.63 %

General
Mercedes C 43 AMG
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
W205
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 43 AMG
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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
385 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
385 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
384 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 43 AMG
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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9.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.61 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
9.76 lb/hp
10.61 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 43 AMG
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
25 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
19 mpg
city
39 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
441 mi
Range
668 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
441 mi
668 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
176.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
359 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 43 AMG
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data