The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (08 - 10) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)

€ 34,000
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (08 - 10) Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
€ 42,600
 Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600

ⓘ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 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 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (08 - 10)
69.7
79.1
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)
72
77.8
69.7 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (08 - 10)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
181.1 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.82 %
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)

General

Mercedes C 180 Compressor 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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 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 271.910
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
154 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
170 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V

Performance

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
139 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V

▶ REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.94 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
21.9 lb/hp
14.94 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
34 mpg
20 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
25 mpg
city
14 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
373 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
595 mi
373 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
217.9 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
130.7 kWh
217.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
438 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 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