Alfa Romeo 159 2008 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 14 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 159 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is larger, but slightly lower. Alfa Romeo 159 is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 6 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 159 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 159 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| 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 (€): | 4400 | 4800 | |
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