The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
€ 43,300
€ 42,500
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘ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 320 CDI.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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 320 CDI
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.29 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Typ 939
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 320 CDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
939 A.000
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 320 CDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
▶ REPLAY
14.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
14.68 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
19 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
13 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
354 mi
Range
595 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
354 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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).
141.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
229.2 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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
