The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
€ 34,100
€ 38,900
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900
ⓘ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 Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC is an inch longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
56.8
71.3
79.5
56
72
77.8
71.3 in
Width
72 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.8 in
Height
56 in
111.8
184.5
106.3
183.5
184.5 in
Length
183.5 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.06 %
General
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
W205
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
OM 626.951
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
114 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
207 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.91 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
28.72 lb/hp
13.91 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
62 mpg
21 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
52 mpg
city
14 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
670 mi
Range
390 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
670 mi
390 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
208.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
78.2 kWh
208.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
