The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 49,700
€ 24,900
€ 49,700
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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY is 2.9 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V.
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.58 %
General
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
W204
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.957
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
302 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
273 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
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12.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
12.19 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
32 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
554 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
554 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
140.2 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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
140.2 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
