Car comparison

Alpine A110 1.8vsMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300

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

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Alpine A110

1.8

252 hp1800 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2017-2021
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238)

E 300

258 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Alpine A110 1.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,103 kg
    2,432 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    228 hp/t
    170 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    138 g/km
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpineA1101.8Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
Power
252hp188kW
258hp192kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,103kg2,432lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight-
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
90.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
15.3s
Calculated
23.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
228hp/t170kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t113kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
738km458mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,800cc110cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,180mm165in
4,826mm190in
Width
1,798mm71in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,252mm49in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,420mm95in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,556mm61in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,553mm61in
1,609mm63in
Trunk volume-
425L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
45L
66L
CO2 emissions
138g/km
150g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpine A110 1.8Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300PowerTorque
  • Alpine A110 1.8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpineA1101.86,000 rpm2,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300-1,800-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpineA1101.8Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.3 s
23.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA1101.8
252 hp
188 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 has 6 hp more than Alpine A110 1.8.

The biggest power difference is between Alpine A110 1.8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA1101.8
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA1101.8
1,103 kg
2,432 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
1,710 kg
3,770 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA1101.8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
AlpineA1101.84.5 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 3006.4 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 has more power, Alpine A110 1.8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpine A110 1.8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300: 1.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA1101.8
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpine A110 1.8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300: 0.5 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
AlpineA1101.8
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA1101.8
738 km
458 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpineA1101.8
252 hp
188 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
258 hp
192 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
AlpineA1101.8
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,180 mm
164.6 in
Height
1,252 mm
49.3 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,430 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
AlpineA1101.8
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Alpine A110 1.8 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
AlpineA1101.8
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
4.5 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.4 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
AlpineA1101.8
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpineA1101.8Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
Power
252 hp
188 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,103 kg
2,432 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,180 mm
164.6 in
Height
1,252 mm
49.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
738 km
458 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
138 g/km
150 g/km
Trunk score
-
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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
VehicleAlpine A110 1.8Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpine A110 1.8

  • Is 607 kg lighter
  • Is 1.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 78 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 12 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 262 km (163 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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