The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)

€ 48,500
Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 350
€ 34,300
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300

ⓘ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 350 is 2.9 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V.
Mercedes C 350
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
72
77.8
69.7 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
106.3
183.5
180.6 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 350
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.6 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes C 350
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
W204
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 350
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.971
Engine Code
939 A9.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 350
268 hp
206 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 350
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

Performance

Mercedes C 350
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

▶ REPLAY
13.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.77 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350
13.74 lb/hp
17.77 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 350
24 mpg
35 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
16 mpg
city
26 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
410 mi
Range
639 mi
Mercedes C 350
410 mi
639 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
139.9 kWh
Mercedes C 350
189.4 kWh
139.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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