The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 34,400
€ 61,700
€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,700
ⓘ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 2.2 JTS 16V is an inch shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 450 AMG.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Mercedes C 450 AMG
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 2.2 JTS 16V
Mercedes C 450 AMG
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.61 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Typ 939
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
939 A5.000
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
182 hp
362 hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
170 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Mercedes C 450 AMG
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 450 AMG
▶ REPLAY
18.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.02 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
18.41 lb/hp
10.02 lb/hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
26 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 450 AMG
18 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
473 mi
Range
539 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
473 mi
539 mi
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
174.3 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Mercedes C 450 AMG
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
