The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 48,300

€ 24,900

€ 48,300
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 2.9 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V.
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
56.9
69.7
79.1
56
72
77.8
69.7 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.9 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 BlueEFFICIENCY
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
14.37 %

General
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
W204
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.834
Engine Code
939 A4.000

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
261 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
457 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CDI 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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
▶ REPLAY
14.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
14.4 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
40 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
621 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
121.3 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CDI 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