The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

€ 36,300
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
€ 42,000
 Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000

ⓘ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 1.9 JTDM 16V is 7.4 cm longer, 5.8 cm wider and 2.2 cm lower than the Mercedes C 280.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Mercedes C 280
1422
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
1828
1975
1444
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
1770
2008
1828 mm
Width
1770 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1422 mm
Height
1444 mm
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
2700
4660
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
2760
4586
4660 mm
Length
4586 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Mercedes C 280
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1635 kg
2045 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2120 kg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
65 kg
3.98 %
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Mercedes C 280
Typ 939
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
939 A2.000
Engine Code
M 272.948
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1910 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
148 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes C 280
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
320 NM
300 NM
Mercedes C 280

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Mercedes C 280
130 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V

62 mph 62
mph

100 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

▶ REPLAY
10.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.17 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
10.61 kg/bhp
7.17 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
40 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes C 280
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
613 mi
Range
436 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
613 mi
436 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
146.1 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).
178.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
146.1 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
187 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Mercedes C 280
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