Mercedes C class 2007 vs Alfa Romeo 159 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 50 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 159, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Alfa Romeo 159. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo 159 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 159, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 159. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo 159 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 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 6 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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | no data | |
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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 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 159. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`205 | 2`095 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| 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 (€): | 4000 | 2000 | |
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