The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 26,600

€ 55,200

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
56
72
77.8
57.4
71.3
79.5
72 in
Width
71.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56 in
Height
57.4 in
106.3
183.5
111.8
185.1
183.5 in
Length
185.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.24 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Typ 939
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
939 A1.000
Engine Code
M 276.823

2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
29.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
29.98 lb/hp
11.63 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
39 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
725 mi
Range
554 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
725 mi
554 mi
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
140.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
123.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft










35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft