The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 (18 - ..) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)

€ 34,500
Mercedes C 180 (18 - ..) Mercedes C 180
€ 26,700
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
€ 34,500
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 180 is an inch longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V.
Mercedes C 180
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 (18 - ..)
71.3
79.5
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
72
77.8
71.3 in
Width
72 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.8 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 (18 - ..)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
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 2.0 JTDM 16V
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Mercedes C 180 (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)

General

Mercedes C 180
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 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 B4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180
154 hp
134 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 180
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

Performance

Mercedes C 180
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
140 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

▶ REPLAY
20.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.75 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
20.62 lb/hp
25.75 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 180
40 mpg
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
432 mi
Range
853 mi
Mercedes C 180
432 mi
853 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 180
111.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180
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