The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
€ 41,300
€ 29,700
€ 41,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes C 250 is an inch longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V.
Mercedes C 250
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
56.8
71.3
79.5
56
72
77.8
71.3 in
Width
72 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.8 in
Height
56 in
111.8
184.5
106.3
183.5
184.5 in
Length
183.5 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.66 %
General
Mercedes C 250
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
W205
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
939 B1.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 250
208 hp
197 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes C 250
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Performance
Mercedes C 250
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
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15.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250
15.69 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes C 250
41 mpg
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
32 mpg
city
21 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
545 mi
Range
557 mi
Mercedes C 250
545 mi
557 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Environmental Impact
108 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 250
108 kWh
147.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
