The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 40,300
€ 55,200
€ 40,300
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V 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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.75 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Typ 939
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
939 A.000
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
154 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 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
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
14.34 lb/hp
11.63 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
14 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
386 mi
Range
554 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
386 mi
554 mi
Mercedes C 400 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).
140.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
210.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
422 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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
