The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 (19 - 19) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Q-Tronic (09 - 10)
€ 33,000

€ 29,600

€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 Mercedes C 160 is an inch longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V.
Mercedes C 160
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
56.8
71.3
79.5
56
72
77.8
71.3 in
Width
72 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.8 in
Height
56 in
111.8
184.5
106.3
183.5
184.5 in
Length
183.5 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.29 %

General
Mercedes C 160
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
W205
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
939 A2.000

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Performance
Mercedes C 160
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
133 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.39 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
25 lb/hp
23.39 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 160
41 mpg
35 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
447 mi
Range
639 mi
Mercedes C 160
447 mi
639 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
108 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).
139.9 kWh
Mercedes C 160
108 kWh
139.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data