The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)

€ 38,900
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
€ 37,400
 Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘ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 3.2 JTS V6 24V is 2.9 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 280.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 280
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
72
77.8
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
183.5 in
Length
180.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 280
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.71 %
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 280
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 280
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
939 A.000
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

▶ REPLAY
13.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
13.91 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
14 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
390 mi
Range
446 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
390 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
174.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
208.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 280
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