The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
€ 39,800
€ 26,700
€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 7.4 cm shorter, 5.8 cm narrower and 2.2 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V.
Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
1444
1770
2008
1422
1828
1975
1770 mm
Width
1828 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1444 mm
Height
1422 mm
2760
4586
2700
4660
4586 mm
Length
4660 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1565 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg
Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.63 %
General
Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
W204
Generation
Typ 939
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
939 B4.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1956 CC
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 bhp
134 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 280
300 NM
350 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
6.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280
6.91 kg/bhp
11.68 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes C 280
31 mpg
55 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
21 mpg
city
43 mpg
41 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
446 mi
Range
853 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
853 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
405 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
