Mercedes C class 2011 vs Alfa Romeo 159 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 44 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 159, whereas torque is 310 NM more than Alfa Romeo 159. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 159, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 159. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes C class is 5 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo 159, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 445 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes C class has 40 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 159. The Alfa Romeo 159 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.3 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 159. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`275 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 159 has serious deffects in 135 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 4400 | |
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