The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 24,900

€ 47,900

€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,900
ⓘ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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.61 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Typ 939
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 272.982

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
288 hp
at 6400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
288 hp
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.36 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
12.36 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
572 mi
Range
494 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
494 mi
Mercedes C 350 CGI 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).
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).
157.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
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