The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
€ 36,200
€ 40,300
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘ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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is 2.3 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
57.4
69.7
79.1
56
72
77.8
69.7 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56 in
108.7
181.1
106.3
183.5
181.1 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.62 %
General
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
S204
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
154 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
132 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
▶ REPLAY
22.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
22.26 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
32 mpg
21 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
23 mpg
city
14 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
495 mi
Range
386 mi
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
495 mi
386 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
210.3 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
140.2 kWh
210.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
422 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
