The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
€ 25,200
€ 36,200
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V is 2.9 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 230.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Mercedes C 230
56
72
77.8
56.9
69.7
79.1
72 in
Width
69.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56 in
Height
56.9 in
106.3
183.5
108.7
180.6
183.5 in
Length
180.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Mercedes C 230
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.96 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Mercedes C 230
Typ 939
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Mercedes C 230
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
939 A1.000
Engine Code
M 272.921
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 230
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Mercedes C 230
120 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
▶ REPLAY
29.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.89 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
29.05 lb/hp
16.89 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
40 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 230
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
737 mi
Range
450 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
737 mi
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
172.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
121.3 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Mercedes C 230
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
