The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 160 (18 - 19)
€ 24,900
€ 32,500
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V is an inch shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 160.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 160
56
72
77.8
56.8
71.3
79.5
72 in
Width
71.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56 in
Height
56.8 in
106.3
183.5
111.8
184.5
183.5 in
Length
184.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 160
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.37 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 160
Typ 939
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 160
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
939 A4.000
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 160
129 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
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23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
25 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 160
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
572 mi
Range
447 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
447 mi
Mercedes C 160
Environmental Impact
144 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).
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).
108 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
108 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
