The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09)
€ 77,100
€ 34,400
€ 77,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400
ⓘ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 63 AMG Performance Plus is 2.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V.
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
56.6
70.7
79.1
56
72
77.8
70.7 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.6 in
Height
56 in
108.9
186.1
106.3
183.5
186.1 in
Length
183.5 in
108.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.14 %
General
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
W204
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
M 156.985
Engine Code
939 A5.000
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
480 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
480 hp
182 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
443 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Performance
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
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7.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.41 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
7.95 lb/hp
18.41 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
18 mpg
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
11 mpg
city
18 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
306 mi
Range
473 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
306 mi
473 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
253.8 kWh
174.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
