The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 24,900
€ 53,600
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V is an inch shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 400.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 400
56
72
77.8
56.8
71.3
79.5
72 in
Width
71.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56 in
Height
56.8 in
106.3
183.5
111.8
184.5
183.5 in
Length
184.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 400
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.25 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 400
Typ 939
Generation
W205
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 400
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
939 A4.000
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 400
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
11.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 400
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
572 mi
Range
539 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
539 mi
Mercedes C 400
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).
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 400
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
