The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 38,900
€ 49,700
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,700
ⓘ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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
56
72
77.8
57
69.7
79.1
72 in
Width
69.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56 in
Height
57 in
106.3
183.5
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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.29 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Typ 939
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
939 A.000
Engine Code
M 276.957
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
302 hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
13.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.19 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
13.91 lb/hp
12.19 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
14 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
390 mi
Range
554 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
390 mi
554 mi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
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).
140.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
208.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
