The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 42,500
€ 24,900
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 320 CDI is 7.4 cm shorter, 5.8 cm narrower and 2.6 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
1448
1770
2008
1422
1828
1975
1770 mm
Width
1828 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1448 mm
Height
1422 mm
2760
4586
2700
4660
4586 mm
Length
4660 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
1700 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg
Weight Difference:
240 kg
14.12 %
General
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
W204
Generation
Typ 939
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 bhp
138 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
510 NM
175 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
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7.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.58 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
7.69 kg/bhp
10.58 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
41 mpg
37 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
595 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
595 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
141.9 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 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
