The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
€ 36,100
€ 38,900
€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900
ⓘ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 200 Compressor is 2.9 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
56.9
69.7
79.1
56
72
77.8
69.7 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.9 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 200 Compressor
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %
General
Mercedes C 200 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
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200 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 271.950
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
181 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
184 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.91 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
18.33 lb/hp
13.91 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
30 mpg
21 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
city
14 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
519 mi
Range
390 mi
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
519 mi
390 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
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).
208.4 kWh
Mercedes C 200 Compressor
149.7 kWh
208.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 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
