The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 220 d 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 24,900
€ 41,500
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500
ⓘ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 220 d.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 220 d
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 220 d
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.02 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 220 d
Typ 939
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 220 d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
939 A4.000
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 d
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 d
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 220 d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 d
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.6 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
20.6 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 220 d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes C 220 d
23 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
572 mi
Range
579 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
579 mi
Mercedes C 220 d
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).
90.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes C 220 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 220 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
