The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)

€ 35,500
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
€ 36,200
 Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V is 2.9 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 230.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Mercedes C 230
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09)
72
77.8
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
72 in
Width
69.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
183.5 in
Length
180.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Mercedes C 230
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.3 %
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Mercedes C 230
Typ 939
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Mercedes C 230
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
939 A5.000
Engine Code
M 272.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
182 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
170 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 230

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Mercedes C 230
139 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230

▶ REPLAY
18.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.89 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
18.41 lb/hp
16.89 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
26 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 230
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
450 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
478 mi
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
Environmental Impact
172.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
172.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
172.4 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Mercedes C 230
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data