The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11)
€ 77,100
€ 37,700
€ 77,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus is 7.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
56.6
70.7
79.1
55.6
71.5
79.3
70.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.6 in
Height
55.6 in
108.9
186.1
108.7
178.9
186.1 in
Length
178.9 in
108.9 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.12 %
General
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
W204
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
M 156.985
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
480 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
480 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
443 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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7.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.25 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
7.95 lb/hp
16.25 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
18 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
11 mpg
city
35 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
306 mi
Range
702 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
306 mi
702 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
253.8 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 63 AMG Performance Plus
253.8 kWh
111 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
