The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
€ 24,900
€ 36,200
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘ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 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 230.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 230
56
72
77.8
56.9
69.7
79.1
72 in
Width
69.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56 in
Height
56.9 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 230
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.18 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 230
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 230
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
939 A4.000
Engine Code
M 272.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 230
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 230
129 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.89 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
16.89 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 230
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
572 mi
Range
450 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
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).
172.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 230
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
