The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 26,300
€ 49,300
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,300
ⓘ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 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V is 2.3 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
56
72
77.8
57.4
69.7
79.1
72 in
Width
69.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56 in
Height
57.4 in
106.3
183.5
108.7
181.1
183.5 in
Length
181.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
16.56 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Typ 939
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
939 A4.000
Engine Code
OM 642.832
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
128 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
24.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.5 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
24.12 lb/hp
17.5 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
30 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
557 mi
Range
570 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
557 mi
570 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
148.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
147.7 kWh
148.1 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
