The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 33,300

€ 24,900

€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 7.4 cm shorter, 5.8 cm narrower and 2.5 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
1447
1770
2008
1422
1828
1975
1770 mm
Width
1828 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1447 mm
Height
1422 mm
2760
4586
2700
4660
4586 mm
Length
4660 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg

Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.67 %

General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
W204
Generation
Typ 939
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Straight-four petrol engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code
939 A4.000

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
154 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
154 bhp
138 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
230 NM
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
230 NM
175 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
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9.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.58 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
9.74 kg/bhp
10.58 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
37 mpg
37 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
539 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
539 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
144 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
144 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
405 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data