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Background grid Alfa Romeo 159 Sedan 2004-2011 Mercedes-Benz C Sedan 2000-2005
Spec height1 1.417 m 2
1 1.426 m Spec height1
 + 0.9 cm
1 + 0.5 cm
+ 10 cm 2 1.828 m Spec width2
1 1.728 m Spec width2
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan 2000 - 2005
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Mercedes-Benz
C-Class
Sedan
Gen. 2 | 2000 - 2005
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
Alfa Romeo 159 Sedan 2004 - 2011
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Alfa Romeo
159
Sedan
Gen. 1 | 2004 - 2011
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz C-Class (W203) Sedan 2000 vs. Alfa Romeo 159 (939) Sedan 2004


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203) Sedan 2000 is 10 cm narrower and 0.9 cm higher compared to Alfa Romeo 159 (939) Sedan 2004. It has 0.5 cm more ground clearance and offers 13% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
452.6 cm
Length
466 cm
+13.4
172.8 cm
Width2
182.8 cm
+10
198 cm
+0.5
Width incl. mirrors
197.5 cm
142.6 cm
+0.9
Height1
141.7 cm
271.5 cm
+1.5
Wheelbase
270 cm
11.5 cm
+0.5
Ground clearance3
11 cm
1455 kg
Weight4,6
1505 kg
+4%
5
Seats max.
5
455 l
+13%
Cargo volume EU4
405 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 26448
+8%
Price EU7
€ 24550
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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Quick Facts
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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