The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09)
€ 36,200

€ 34,200

€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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 7.4 cm shorter, 5.8 cm narrower and 2.2 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V.
Mercedes C 230
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
1444
1770
2008
1422
1828
1975
1770 mm
Width
1828 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1444 mm
Height
1422 mm
2760
4586
2700
4660
4586 mm
Length
4660 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 230
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
1540 kg
Kerb Weight
1565 kg
2025 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg

Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.6 %

General
Mercedes C 230
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
W204
Generation
Typ 939
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
939 A2.000

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2496 CC
Engine Capacity
1910 CC
201 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 bhp
148 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
245 NM
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 230
245 NM
320 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Performance
Mercedes C 230
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
149 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
7.66 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 230
7.66 kg/bhp
10.57 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes C 230
31 mpg
48 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
450 mi
Range
737 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 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).
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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
405 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data