Mercedes C class 2001 vs Alfa Romeo 156 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 304 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 30 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 156, whereas torque is 96 NM more than Alfa Romeo 156. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo 156 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 156, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 156. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo 156 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo 156) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Alfa Romeo 156 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | 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. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes C class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 11 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 156, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1180 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.8 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 156, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 156 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
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