The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11)
€ 61,700

€ 29,000

€ 61,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 2.0 JTDM 16V.
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 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 2.0 JTDM 16V
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.85 %

General
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
W205
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 450 AMG
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
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 B3.000

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 450 AMG
362 hp
168 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 450 AMG
384 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Performance
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

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

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
10.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG
10.02 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 450 AMG
31 mpg
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
23 mpg
city
34 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
539 mi
Range
821 mi
Mercedes C 450 AMG
539 mi
821 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes C 450 AMG
144 kWh
109.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 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