The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 160 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
€ 29,000

€ 35,000

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V is an inch shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 160.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Mercedes C 160
56
72
77.8
56.8
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
106.3
183.5
111.8
184.5
183.5 in
Length
184.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Mercedes C 160
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.7 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Mercedes C 160
Typ 939
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Mercedes C 160
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
939 B3.000
Engine Code
M 274.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
168 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
266 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Mercedes C 160
135 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 160
▶ REPLAY
20.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.35 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
20.54 lb/hp
25.35 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
44 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes C 160
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
821 mi
Range
411 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
821 mi
411 mi
Mercedes C 160
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
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).
117.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
109.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Mercedes C 160
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