Comparison Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 230 (204 Hp) & Ford F-Series F-250 VII Regular Cab HD 5.8 V8 (150 Hp) Automatic & Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (170 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
| Model: | C-class | F-Series F-250 | 159 |
| Generation: | C-class (W203, facelift 2004) | F-Series F-250 VII Regular Cab HD | 159 |
| Engine / modification: | C 230 (204 Hp) | 5.8 V8 (150 Hp) Automatic | 2.0 JTDM 16V (170 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2005 year | 1983 year | 2009 year |
| Production end: | 2007 year | 1985 year | 2011 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Pick-up | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 2-3 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.5 l/100 km | 6.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.8 l/100 km | 4.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 5.3 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.26-0.27 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 72-144 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 5 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 139 g/km | ||
| Power: | 204 hp | 150 hp | 170 hp |
| Max power in: | 6100 rpm. | 4000 rpm. | |
| Maximum speed: | 245 km/h | 218 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.4 sec | 8.8 sec | |
| Torque: | 245 Nm @ 2900-5500 rpm. | 380 Nm | 360 Nm @ 1750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 272.920 | 939B3000 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 2496 cm3 | 5752 cm3 | 1956 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.0 l | 4.9 l | |
| Coolant: | 7.0 l | 6.1 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 8 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | |
| Compression ratio: | 11.2 | 16.5 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 68.4 mm | 90.4 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 88 mm | 83 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | SelectShift | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 6 | |
| Length: | 4526 mm | 5291 mm | 4660 mm |
| Width: | 1728 mm | 1778 mm | 1828 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1980 mm | ||
| Height: | 1426 mm | 1864 mm | 1417-1422 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2715 mm | 3378 mm | 2700 mm |
| Front track: | 1505 mm | 1578 mm | |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1476 mm | 1555 mm | |
| Front overhang: | 755 mm | 1000 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1056 mm | 960 mm | |
| Wading depth: | 803 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 455 l | 405 l | |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Independent, spring | Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension: | Transverse stabilizer | Independent multi-link | |
| Max weight: | 2010 kg | 3901 kg | 2040 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1455 kg | 1490 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | ||
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | ||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 80 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.76 m | 11.1 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | 1500 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 60 kg | ||
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/55 R 16 | 235/85 R16 | 205/55 R 16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7 J x 16 H 2 | 6J x 16 | 7 J x 16 |