The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)
€ 24,900
€ 33,100
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V is 2.9 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
56
72
77.8
57
69.7
79.1
72 in
Width
69.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56 in
Height
57 in
106.3
183.5
108.7
180.6
183.5 in
Length
180.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.35 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Typ 939
Generation
W204
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 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
939 A4.000
Engine Code
M 271.952
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
129 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.19 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
21.19 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
23 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
572 mi
Range
547 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
547 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
127 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
