The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 37,400
€ 24,900
€ 37,400
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 280 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 280
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
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 280
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.1 %
General
Mercedes C 280
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 280
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 272.947
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
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15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
18 mpg
city
23 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
446 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
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
