The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 63 S AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)

€ 84,700
Mercedes C 63 S AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 18) Mercedes C 63 S AMG
€ 36,800
 ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) ALPINA D3 DPF
€ 84,700
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 Mercedes C 63 S AMG is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.3 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 DPF.
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
ALPINA D3 DPF
56.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 63 S AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 18)
72.4
79.5
55.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
71.5
79.3
72.4 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.1 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 63 S AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 18)
111.8
187.2
Blueprint ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
108.7
178
187.2 in
Length
178 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 63 S AMG
ALPINA D3 DPF
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mercedes C 63 S AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
595 lb
15.6 %
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)

General

Mercedes C 63 S AMG
ALPINA D3 DPF
W205
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 S AMG
ALPINA D3 DPF
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 177
Engine Series
M 177.980
Engine Code
M47
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
503 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
503 hp
197 hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
516 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 DPF

Performance

Mercedes C 63 S AMG
ALPINA D3 DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 63 S AMG

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 DPF

▶ REPLAY
7.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
7.58 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 63 S AMG
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
29 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
500 mi
Range
642 mi
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
500 mi
642 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
155.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 63 S AMG
ALPINA D3 DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data