The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 (14 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
€ 33,900
€ 25,200
€ 33,900
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 180 is an inch longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V.
Mercedes C 180
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 180
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.3 %
General
Mercedes C 180
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180
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
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180
154 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 180
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Performance
Mercedes C 180
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
140 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
▶ REPLAY
19.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
19.97 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 180
47 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
37 mpg
city
30 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
510 mi
Range
737 mi
Mercedes C 180
510 mi
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 180
94.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
