The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V Q-Tronic (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
€ 31,000
€ 39,200
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V is 2.3 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
56
72
77.8
57.4
69.7
79.1
72 in
Width
69.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56 in
Height
57.4 in
106.3
183.5
108.7
181.1
183.5 in
Length
181.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.23 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Typ 939
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
939 A2.000
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
148 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
129 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
24.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.47 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
24.13 lb/hp
15.47 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
34 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
25 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
630 mi
Range
436 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
630 mi
436 mi
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
178.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
141.9 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
