The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
€ 40,600
€ 31,100
€ 40,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 CGI 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 TBi 16V.
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 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 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.27 %
General
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
S204
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
M 271.860
Engine Code
939 B1.000

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
201 hp
197 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
229 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
145 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
▶ REPLAY
17.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
17.27 lb/hp
17.4 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
31 mpg
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
489 mi
Range
544 mi
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
489 mi
544 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
151.6 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
142.1 kWh
151.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 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












