The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
€ 72,200
€ 36,800
€ 72,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 is 8.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the ALPINA D3 DPF.
Mercedes C 63 AMG
ALPINA D3 DPF
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
186.1 in
Length
178 in
108.9 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 63 AMG
ALPINA D3 DPF
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
15.6 %
General
Mercedes C 63 AMG
ALPINA D3 DPF
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
ALPINA D3 DPF
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
M 156.985
Engine Code
M47
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
451 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG
451 hp
197 hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG
443 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 63 AMG
ALPINA D3 DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 DPF
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8.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG
8.46 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 63 AMG
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG
20 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
13 mpg
city
30 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
342 mi
Range
642 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG
342 mi
642 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
Environmental Impact
227.4 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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG
227.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
451 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 63 AMG
ALPINA D3 DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
