The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09)

€ 40,300
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
€ 39,200
 Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09) Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
€ 40,300
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V 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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
72
77.8
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
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
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
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 280 Station Wagon
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.9 %
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 280 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
939 A.000
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
154 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon

▶ REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.47 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
14.34 lb/hp
15.47 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
14 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
386 mi
Range
436 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
386 mi
436 mi
Mercedes C 280 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).
178.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
210.3 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
422 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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