The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)

€ 36,200
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 24,900
 Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
€ 36,200
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 230 is 2.9 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V.
Mercedes C 230
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
72
77.8
69.7 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
106.3
183.5
180.6 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 230
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.18 %
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes C 230
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
W204
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 230
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

Performance

Mercedes C 230
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
149 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

▶ REPLAY
16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
16.89 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 230
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
18 mpg
city
23 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 230
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 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