The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)

€ 38,900
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
€ 42,500
 Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500

ⓘ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 an inch lower than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 320 CDI
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
72
77.8
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
72 in
Width
69.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 320 CDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4817 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.99 %
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Typ 939
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 320 CDI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
939 A.000
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 320 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

▶ REPLAY
13.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
13.91 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
14 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
390 mi
Range
595 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
390 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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).
141.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
208.4 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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