The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09)

€ 42,500
Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09) Mercedes C 350 CDI
€ 34,200
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200

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 350 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 350 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)
69.7
79.1
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09)
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 CDI (09 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
180.6 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 350 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.95 %
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09)

General

Mercedes C 350 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
W204
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 350 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 642.960
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 350 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 350 CDI
376 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V

Performance

Mercedes C 350 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V

 REPLAY
16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.31 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
23.31 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
34 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
737 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
595 mi
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
141.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350 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