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 2.9 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 320 CDI
56
72
77.8
57
69.7
79.1
72 in
Width
69.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56 in
Height
57 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 320 CDI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
14.11 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Typ 939
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 320 CDI
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
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
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
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
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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
