Car comparison

Alpina XD3 (G01) 3.0dvsMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alpina XD3 (G01)

3.0d

388 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2018-2021
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238)

E 450 V6

367 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Alpina XD3 (G01) 3.0d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    267 km/h
    166 mph
  • Most powerful
    388 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    770 Nm
    568 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    986 km
    612 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0dMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
Power
388hp289kW
367hp274kW
Torque
770Nm568lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,970kg4,343lb
1,785kg3,935lb
Gross weight
2,550kg5,622lb
2,365kg5,214lb
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.9s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
69.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
16.9s
Calculated
17.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
206hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
391Nm/t262lb-ft/ton
Calculated
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
986km612mi
Calculated
750km466mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,718mm186in
4,846mm191in
Width
1,897mm75in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,655mm65in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,864mm113in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,614mm64in
1,599mm63in
Rear track
1,628mm64in
1,591mm63in
Trunk volume
550L
425L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
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Doors
5
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
68L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alpina XD3 (G01) 3.0dMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6PowerTorque
  • Alpina XD3 (G01) 3.0d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d4,000-5,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V65,250-6,000 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0dMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.9 s
17.8 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
110 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
388 hp
289 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
367 hp
274 kW

Alpina XD3 (G01) 3.0d has 21 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6 and Alpina XD3 (G01) 3.0d: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
1,785 kg
3,935 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
267 km/h
166 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d4.6 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V65.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina XD3 (G01) 3.0d and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina XD3 (G01) 3.0d and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6: 1.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
986 km
612 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
750 km
466 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
388 hp
289 kW
4.6 s
267 km/h
166 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
367 hp
274 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,718 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,655 mm
65.2 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,846 mm
190.8 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Alpina XD3 (G01) 3.0d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
4.6 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
5.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0dMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
Power
388 hp
289 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
5.1 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
1,785 kg
3,935 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,718 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,655 mm
65.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,846 mm
190.8 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Range score
986 km
612 mi
750 km
466 mi
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpina XD3 (G01) 3.0dMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina XD3 (G01) 3.0d

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 270 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 236 km (146 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 125 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6

  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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