The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

€ 24,900
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
€ 42,000
 Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000

ⓘ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 280.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 280
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
72
77.8
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
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
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
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 280
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.71 %
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 280
Typ 939
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 280
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 272.948
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 280
129 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 280
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
436 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
436 mi
Mercedes C 280
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).
178.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 280
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