The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
€ 24,900
€ 42,500
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V is 7.4 cm longer, 5.8 cm wider and 2.6 cm lower than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 320 CDI
1422
1828
1975
1448
1770
2008
1828 mm
Width
1770 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1422 mm
Height
1448 mm
2700
4660
2760
4586
4660 mm
Length
4586 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 320 CDI
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1700 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2185 kg
Weight Difference:
240 kg
14.12 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Typ 939
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
939 A4.000
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
138 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 bhp
221 bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
175 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
175 NM
510 NM
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 320 CDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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10.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.69 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
10.58 kg/bhp
7.69 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
37 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
572 mi
Range
595 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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).
141.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
