The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 24,900
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
€ 47,600
 Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
72
77.8
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
69.7
79.1
72 in
Width
69.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4993 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
661 lb
17.04 %
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Typ 939
Generation
W204
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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 642.832
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 3800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.02 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
17.02 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
586 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
586 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data