The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco (09 - 10)
€ 42,500
€ 25,600
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 8V Eco.
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
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 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.54 %
General
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
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 8V Eco
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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
221 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
376 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
▶ REPLAY
16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
34 mpg
45 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
595 mi
Range
836 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
595 mi
836 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
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).
107 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
141.9 kWh
107 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
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
