Alfa Romeo 155 (1992 – 1998) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors (1993 – 1997): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 197 hp against 190 hp. The Alfa Romeo 155 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.0 s against 8.0 s. The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors has the higher top speed: 232 km/h against 225 km/h. The Alfa Romeo 155 uses less fuel, from 6.4 L/100 km against 6.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,207 kg against 1,250 kg.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
155
1992 – 1998
|
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse and predecessors
1993 – 1997
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 1992 – 1998 | 1993 – 1997 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 14 | 21 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 190 hp | 75 – 197 hp |
| Torque | 144 – 297 Nm | 130 – 280 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.0 – 13.5 s | 8.0 – 21.0 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 225 km/h | 158 – 232 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.4 – 9.9 L/100 km | 6.7 – 10.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,442 – 4,445 mm | 4,488 mm |
| Width | 1,699 – 1,730 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,400 – 1,440 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,207 – 1,535 kg | 1,250 – 1,415 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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