The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
€ 42,000
€ 25,200
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 8V.
Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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 1.9 JTDM 8V
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.88 %
General
Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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 A1.000
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
151 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
▶ REPLAY
15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.81 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 280
25 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
436 mi
Range
737 mi
Mercedes C 280
436 mi
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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).
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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
178.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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
