The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 24,900

€ 46,600

€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘ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 250 BlueTEC.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
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 250 BlueTEC
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.05 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Typ 939
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
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
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
129 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
23 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
572 mi
Range
854 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
854 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
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).
98.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
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