The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)
€ 33,400
€ 41,200
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 2.9 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
57
69.7
79.1
56
72
77.8
69.7 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57 in
Height
56 in
108.7
180.6
106.3
183.5
180.6 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.13 %
General
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
W204
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 651
Engine Series
OM 651.913
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
118 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
221 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
129 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
▶ REPLAY
29.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.51 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
29.24 lb/hp
14.51 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
49 mpg
21 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
40 mpg
city
14 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
764 mi
Range
376 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
764 mi
376 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
216 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
98.8 kWh
216 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
