The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
€ 47,200

€ 36,300

€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘ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 2.9 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
57
69.7
79.1
56
72
77.8
69.7 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57 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 320 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.8 %

General
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
W204
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.961
Engine Code
939 A2.000

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Performance
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
17.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.39 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
17.56 lb/hp
23.39 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
31 mpg
33 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
533 mi
Range
613 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
533 mi
613 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
158.4 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).
146.1 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
158.4 kWh
146.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
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