The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
€ 42,500
€ 25,200
€ 42,500
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 320 CDI is 7.4 cm shorter, 5.8 cm narrower and 2.6 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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 1.9 JTDM 8V
1700 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
145 kg
8.53 %
General
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
W204
Generation
Typ 939
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code
939 A1.000
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
1910 CC
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 bhp
118 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
510 NM
280 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Performance
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
▶ REPLAY
7.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.18 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
7.69 kg/bhp
13.18 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
41 mpg
48 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
595 mi
Range
737 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
595 mi
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
141.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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
