The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)
€ 41,100
		
					
					€ 36,600
					
					
					€ 41,100
					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 250 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 250 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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
					Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
				3560 lb
					Curb Weight
					3792 lb
				4674 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
4839 lb
				
								Weight Difference:
								231 lb
									6.09 %
								
								General
Mercedes C 250 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)
						
5-speed automatic transmission
					Transmission
					6-speed manual transmission
				Engine
Mercedes C 250 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
201 hp
						at 4200 rpm
					Power
					206 hp
						at 4000 rpm
					Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
						201 hp
						206 hp
						Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
					369 lb‑ft
						at 1600 rpm
					Max. Torque
					295 lb‑ft
						at 1500 rpm
					Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
						369 lb‑ft
						295 lb‑ft
						Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
					Performance
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
					Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
				
							
							
							149 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							141 mph
						
					7 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					8.3 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
318 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
377 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
▶ REPLAY
						17.71 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					18.41 lb/hp
						
				Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
						17.71 lb/hp
						18.41 lb/hp
						Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
					Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						42 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						33 mpg
						
					
				Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
						42 mpg
						33 mpg
						Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
					30 mpg
					city
					24 mpg
						
				55 mpg
					highway
					No data
						
				15.6 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					18.5 gal
						655 mi
					Range
					604 mi
				Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
						655 mi
						604 mi
						Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
					Environmental Impact
	
				115.2 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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
						115.2 kWh
						148.1 kWh
						Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
					Euro 5
					Emission Standard
					Euro 4
						
				240 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					309 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
					Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
				4
					Doors
					4
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1113 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1047 lb
				13.5 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					11.5 cu ft
				









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					Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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