The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 35,500
€ 38,200
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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 2.2 JTS 16V is 2.9 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 220 CDI.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Mercedes C 220 CDI
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 2.2 JTS 16V
Mercedes C 220 CDI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.28 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Typ 939
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
939 A5.000
Engine Code
OM 646.811
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
182 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
170 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Mercedes C 220 CDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 CDI
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18.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.06 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
18.41 lb/hp
21.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
26 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
19 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
478 mi
Range
612 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
478 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
137.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
172.4 kWh
137.9 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Mercedes C 220 CDI
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
