The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)

€ 37,400
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 29,700
 Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
€ 37,400
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 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 TBi 16V.
Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
72
77.8
69.7 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
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 TBi 16V
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.21 %
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)

General

Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
939 B1.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
197 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

Performance

Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

▶ REPLAY
15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
446 mi
Range
557 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
557 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 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).
147.7 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
147.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 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