The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 61,700

€ 24,900

€ 61,700
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 a little. The Mercedes C 450 AMG is an inch longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V.
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
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 450 AMG
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.25 %

General
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
W205
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 450 AMG
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code
939 A4.000

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 450 AMG
362 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 450 AMG
384 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 450 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
▶ REPLAY
10.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG
10.02 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 450 AMG
31 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23 mpg
city
23 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
539 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes C 450 AMG
539 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
144 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 450 AMG
144 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
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