The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor (07 - 09) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09)
€ 31,100
€ 34,200
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 180 Compressor is 2.9 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
57
69.7
79.1
56
72
77.8
69.7 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57 in
Height
56 in
108.7
180.6
106.3
183.5
180.6 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.1 %
General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
W204
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 Compressor
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code
939 A2.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
154 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
139 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
21.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.31 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
21.26 lb/hp
23.31 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
32 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
554 mi
Range
737 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
554 mi
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
140.2 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 Compressor
140.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
