The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (09 - 10) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 38,100
€ 26,300
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is 2.3 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V.
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
57.4
69.7
79.1
56
72
77.8
69.7 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56 in
108.7
181.1
106.3
183.5
181.1 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3329 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.32 %
General
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
S204
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.911
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
168 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
136 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
▶ REPLAY
21.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.12 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
21.85 lb/hp
24.12 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
48 mpg
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
748 mi
Range
557 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
748 mi
557 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
147.7 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
100.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
