The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)
€ 43,300
€ 33,100
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘ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 180 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 180 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 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.2 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
939 A.000
Engine Code
M 271.952
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
152 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
14.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.19 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
14.68 lb/hp
21.19 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
19 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
13 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
354 mi
Range
547 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
354 mi
547 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
127 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
229.2 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 180 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
