The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 29,000

€ 53,500

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500
ⓘ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 400.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Mercedes C 400
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 400
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.85 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Mercedes C 400
Typ 939
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Mercedes C 400
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
939 B3.000
Engine Code
M 276.823

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
168 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
266 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Mercedes C 400
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 400
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20.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
20.54 lb/hp
11.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
44 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 400
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
821 mi
Range
562 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
821 mi
562 mi
Mercedes C 400
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).
138.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
109.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes C 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Mercedes C 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data