The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
€ 33,300

€ 40,100

€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘ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 Compressor is 2.9 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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 2.4 JTDM 20V
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.72 %

General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
W204
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code
939 A3.000

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
154 hp
197 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
170 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
▶ REPLAY
21.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.8 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
21.47 lb/hp
18.8 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
31 mpg
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
539 mi
Range
551 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
539 mi
551 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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).
162.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
144 kWh
162.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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