The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 26,300
€ 79,000
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V is 2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
56
72
77.8
57
70.7
79.1
72 in
Width
70.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56 in
Height
57 in
106.3
183.5
108.9
185.5
183.5 in
Length
185.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5016 lb
Weight Difference:
628 lb
15.87 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
Typ 939
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
939 A4.000
Engine Code
M 156.985
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
480 hp
at 6800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
480 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
24.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.24 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
24.12 lb/hp
8.24 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
30 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
22 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
557 mi
Range
301 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
557 mi
301 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus 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).
257.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
147.7 kWh
257.7 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
509 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
