The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 180 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 24,900

€ 36,300

€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘ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 180.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 180
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 180
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.39 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 180
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 180
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
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 180
129 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes C 180
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
572 mi
Range
472 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
472 mi
Mercedes C 180
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).
102.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 180
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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