The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)

€ 37,400
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 29,000
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco.
Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (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 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (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 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.64 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)

General

Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
W204
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
939 B3.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
168 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco

Performance

Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco

▶ REPLAY
15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
18 mpg
city
36 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
446 mi
Range
853 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
853 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
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