Alfa Romeo 159 2008 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 64 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 6.7 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 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Fiat Croma, Alfa Romeo Brera, Alfa Romeo Spider | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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 | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1500 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Alfa Romeo 159 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| 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: | 2`245 kg | 2`145 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 3800 | 4000 | |
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