The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon (07 - 08) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)
€ 32,800
€ 42,600
€ 32,800
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 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 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 Compressor Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.53 %
General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor 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 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 271.952
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 Station Wagon
154 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
170 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
135 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
▶ REPLAY
21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.94 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
21.97 lb/hp
14.94 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
31 mpg
20 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
533 mi
Range
373 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
533 mi
373 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
217.9 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
145.8 kWh
217.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
438 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor 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
