The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 41,200
€ 37,400
€ 41,200
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
72
77.8
56.9
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
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 280
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.73 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
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14.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
14.51 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
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
376 mi
Range
446 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
376 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
216 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).
174.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
216 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
435 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
