The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (12 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
€ 34,700

€ 28,100

€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is 2.3 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
57.4
69.7
79.1
56
72
77.8
69.7 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56 in
108.7
181.1
106.3
183.5
181.1 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %

General
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
S204
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 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 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
154 hp
134 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
135 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
21.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
21.55 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
40 mpg
45 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
836 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
621 mi
836 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 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).
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).
107 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
111.8 kWh
107 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft









42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft