The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
€ 38,200

€ 36,300

€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘ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 220 CDI is 2.9 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V.
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
56.9
69.7
79.1
56
72
77.8
69.7 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.9 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 220 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.18 %

General
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
W204
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
OM 646.811
Engine Code
939 A2.000

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
168 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
141 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
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21.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.39 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
21.06 lb/hp
23.39 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
35 mpg
33 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
612 mi
Range
613 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
612 mi
613 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
146.1 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
137.9 kWh
146.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI
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