2007 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2007 Alpina D3
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz C and 2007 Alpina D3 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alpina D3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina D3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina D3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 140 kg more 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 Alpina D3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (340 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina D3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercedes-Benz C | 2007 Alpina D3 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Alpina |
Model | C | D3 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2146 cc | 3346 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 93.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 271 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 63 L |