The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 40,300

€ 35,000

€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 3.2 JTS V6 24V is 2.3 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 180 Compressor 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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.92 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
Typ 939
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
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 5200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
154 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.19 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
14.34 lb/hp
22.19 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
14 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
386 mi
Range
506 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
386 mi
506 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
210.3 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).
153.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
210.3 kWh
153.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
422 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 180 Compressor 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