The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 24,900
€ 77,100
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,100
ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
56
72
77.8
56.6
70.7
79.1
72 in
Width
70.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56 in
Height
56.6 in
106.3
183.5
108.9
186.1
183.5 in
Length
186.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
15.6 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Typ 939
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 63 AMG Performance Plus
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
939 A4.000
Engine Code
M 156.985
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
480 hp
at 6800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
480 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.95 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
7.95 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
23 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
572 mi
Range
306 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
306 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
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).
253.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
253.8 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
