The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
€ 29,700
€ 44,900
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘ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 TBi 16V is 7.4 cm longer, 5.8 cm wider and 2.6 cm lower than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Mercedes C 320 CDI
1422
1828
1975
1448
1770
2008
1828 mm
Width
1770 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1422 mm
Height
1448 mm
2700
4660
2760
4586
4660 mm
Length
4586 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Mercedes C 320 CDI
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1700 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2185 kg
Weight Difference:
195 kg
11.47 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Typ 939
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
939 B1.000
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1742 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
197 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
197 bhp
221 bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
320 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
320 NM
510 NM
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Mercedes C 320 CDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
▶ REPLAY
7.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.69 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
7.64 kg/bhp
7.69 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
36 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
48 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
557 mi
Range
562 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
557 mi
562 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
150.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
147.7 kWh
150.2 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Mercedes C 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
