The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09)

€ 42,000
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 36,300
 Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300

ⓘ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 1.9 JTDM 16V.
Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
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 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
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 1.9 JTDM 16V
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.97 %
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09)

General

Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
W204
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.948
Engine Code
939 A2.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V

Performance

Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
151 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V

▶ REPLAY
15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.39 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.81 lb/hp
23.39 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes C 280
25 mpg
33 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
18 mpg
city
24 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
436 mi
Range
613 mi
Mercedes C 280
436 mi
613 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
146.1 kWh
Mercedes C 280
178.2 kWh
146.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 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