The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 38,900
€ 60,200
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V is an inch shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 43 AMG.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 43 AMG
56
72
77.8
56.8
71.3
79.5
72 in
Width
71.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56 in
Height
56.8 in
106.3
183.5
111.8
184.5
183.5 in
Length
184.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 43 AMG
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.43 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Typ 939
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 43 AMG
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
939 A.000
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
362 hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 43 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 43 AMG
▶ REPLAY
13.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.29 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
13.91 lb/hp
10.29 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
14 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
390 mi
Range
526 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
390 mi
526 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
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).
147.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
208.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 43 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
