The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
€ 33,300
€ 43,300
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘ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 Compressor 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 Compressor
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 Compressor
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.02 %
General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
W204
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
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 5200 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
154 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
170 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
137 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
▶ REPLAY
21.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.68 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
21.47 lb/hp
14.68 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
31 mpg
19 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
22 mpg
city
13 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
539 mi
Range
354 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
539 mi
354 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
144 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).
229.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
144 kWh
229.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
