The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
€ 35,000
€ 25,200
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 8V.
Mercedes C 160
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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 8V
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.1 %
General
Mercedes C 160
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
W205
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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 A1.000
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Performance
Mercedes C 160
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
133 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
▶ REPLAY
25.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
25.35 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 160
38 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
411 mi
Range
737 mi
Mercedes C 160
411 mi
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 160
117.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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
