2007 Alpina D3 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2007 Alpina D3 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,206 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2007 Alpina D3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2007 Alpina D3.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alpina D3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alpina D3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina D3 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Alpina | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | D3 | CLS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3347 cc | 6206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 507 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 631 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 102.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
