The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
€ 53,500

€ 25,200

€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes C 400 is an inch longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V.
Mercedes C 400
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
56.8
71.3
79.5
56
72
77.8
71.3 in
Width
72 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.8 in
Height
56 in
111.8
184.5
106.3
183.5
184.5 in
Length
183.5 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 400
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.46 %

General
Mercedes C 400
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
W205
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 400
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code
939 A1.000

4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 400
328 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 400
354 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Performance
Mercedes C 400
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
▶ REPLAY
11.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
11.06 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 400
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 400
32 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
562 mi
Range
737 mi
Mercedes C 400
562 mi
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 400
138.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 400
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data