Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors (1997 – 2000) vs Alfa Romeo 156 (1997 – 2003): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 197 hp against 192 hp. The Alfa Romeo 156 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 s against 8.3 s. It uses less fuel, from 5.8 L/100 km against 6.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,225 kg against 1,250 kg. At 4,488 mm, the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors is 58 mm longer than the Alfa Romeo 156.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse and predecessors
1997 – 2000
|
Alfa Romeo
156
1997 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2000 | 1997 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 23 | 15 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 88 – 197 hp | 105 – 192 hp |
| Torque | 135 – 300 Nm | 144 – 305 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.3 – 17.4 s | 7.3 – 10.5 s |
| Top speed | 167 – 233 km/h | 188 – 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.1 – 10.1 L/100 km | 5.8 – 11.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,488 mm | 4,430 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,745 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,415 – 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,596 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,250 – 1,474 kg | 1,225 – 1,360 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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