Alfa Romeo 159 2005 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 50 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo 159 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo 159 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 1040 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo 159 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is larger, but slightly lower. Alfa Romeo 159 is 8 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 6 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 159 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 475 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo 159 has 70 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. 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 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 159 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`045 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 159 has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 5600 | |
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