The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

€ 29,700
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
€ 53,800
 Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) Mercedes C 400
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,800

ⓘ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 TBi 16V is an inch shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 400.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Mercedes C 400
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
72
77.8
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
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
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
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 TBi 16V
Mercedes C 400
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4971 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.16 %
Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Mercedes C 400
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
939 B1.000
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
197 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
236 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Mercedes C 400
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 400

▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.26 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
16.84 lb/hp
11.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
30 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes C 400
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
513 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
557 mi
513 mi
Mercedes C 400
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).
151.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
147.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mercedes C 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Mercedes C 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data