The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11)
€ 44,800

€ 29,000

€ 44,800
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 a little. The Mercedes C 300 is an inch longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V.
Mercedes C 300
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
56.8
71.3
79.5
56
72
77.8
71.3 in
Width
72 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.8 in
Height
56 in
111.8
184.5
106.3
183.5
184.5 in
Length
183.5 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.87 %

General
Mercedes C 300
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
W205
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
939 B3.000

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 300
242 hp
168 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 300
273 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Performance
Mercedes C 300
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
13.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
13.85 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 300
37 mpg
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
651 mi
Range
821 mi
Mercedes C 300
651 mi
821 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes C 300
119.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data