The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)
€ 37,500

€ 36,600

€ 37,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY is 2.9 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V.
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4839 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.99 %

General
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
W204
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.911
Engine Code
939 A9.000

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
168 hp
206 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
144 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
▶ REPLAY
20.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.41 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
20.99 lb/hp
18.41 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
53 mpg
33 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
42 mpg
city
24 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
833 mi
Range
604 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
833 mi
604 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
148.1 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
90.4 kWh
148.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data