The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 41,200
€ 61,900
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,900
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes C 43 AMG.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 43 AMG
56
72
77.8
56.3
71.3
79.5
72 in
Width
71.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56 in
Height
56.3 in
106.3
183.5
111.8
185
183.5 in
Length
185 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 43 AMG
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.17 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
385 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
385 hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 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
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 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
14.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.76 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
14.51 lb/hp
9.76 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
25 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
14 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
376 mi
Range
441 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
376 mi
441 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
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).
176.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
216 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (WLTP)
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
1146 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
