The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 31,100
€ 37,900
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘ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 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
56
72
77.8
57.4
71.3
79.5
72 in
Width
71.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56 in
Height
57.4 in
106.3
183.5
111.8
185.1
183.5 in
Length
185.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.53 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Typ 939
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
939 B1.000
Engine Code
M 274.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
197 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
145 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
17.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.47 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
17.4 lb/hp
21.47 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
29 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
20 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
544 mi
Range
455 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
544 mi
455 mi
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
106.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
151.6 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft










35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft


















