The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 9G-TRONIC (19 - 19) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
€ 35,300

€ 26,700

€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 2.0 JTDM 16V.
Mercedes C 160
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 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 2.0 JTDM 16V
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.74 %

General
Mercedes C 160
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
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 2.0 JTDM 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 264
Engine Series
M 264.915
Engine Code
939 B4.000

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
134 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
155 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Performance
Mercedes C 160
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

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

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
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25.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.75 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
25.61 lb/hp
25.75 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 160
38 mpg
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
411 mi
Range
853 mi
Mercedes C 160
411 mi
853 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 160
117.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 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