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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36vsAlfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 i V6 24V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202)

AMG C 36

280 hp3606 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1996
VS

Alfa Romeo 164 (164)

3.0 i V6 24V

230 hp2959 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1991-1995

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Highest torque
    385 Nm
    284 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    179 hp/t
    134 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 i V6 24V

  • Lightest
    1,510 kg
    3,329 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.4 L/100 km
    17.6 mpg US
    21.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V
Power
280hp209kW
230hp172kW
Torque
385Nm284lb-ft
284Nm209lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,510kg3,329lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
1,935kg4,266lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
66.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.3s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
20.7s
Calculated
26.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
188Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
745km463mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,606cc220cu in
2,959cc181cu in
Length
4,487mm177in
4,550mm179in
Width
1,720mm68in
1,760mm69in
Height
1,385mm55in
1,390mm55in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,497mm59in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,478mm58in
1,490mm59in
Trunk volume
430L
505L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 365,750 rpm4,000-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V6,300 rpm5,000 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.7 s
26.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
105 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
280 hp
209 kW
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V
230 hp
172 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36 has 50 hp more than Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 i V6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 i V6 24V and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
385 Nm
284 lb-ft
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V
284 Nm
209 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V
1,510 kg
3,329 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 366.7 s
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36 and Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 i V6 24V: 1.0 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
280 hp
209 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V
230 hp
172 kW
7.7 s
245 km/h
152 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,487 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,385 mm
54.5 in
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V
Power
280 hp
209 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
385 Nm
284 lb-ft
284 Nm
209 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,487 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,385 mm
54.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
Range score
-
745 km
463 mi
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 i V6 24V
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 101 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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