The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 24,900
€ 60,200
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,200
ⓘ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 2.6 cm shorter, 1.8 cm wider and 2 cm lower than the Mercedes C 43 AMG.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 43 AMG
1422
1828
1975
1442
1810
2020
1828 mm
Width
1810 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1422 mm
Height
1442 mm
2700
4660
2840
4686
4660 mm
Length
4686 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2840 mm
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 43 AMG
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1690 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2225 kg
Weight Difference:
230 kg
13.61 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Typ 939
Generation
W205
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol 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
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
138 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
362 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 bhp
362 bhp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
175 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
520 NM
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
175 NM
520 NM
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 43 AMG
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 43 AMG
▶ REPLAY
10.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.67 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
10.58 kg/bhp
4.67 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
37 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
572 mi
Range
526 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
526 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
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).
147.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
147.7 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
178 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 43 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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