The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09)

€ 38,600
Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 43,300
 Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
€ 38,600
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 230 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 230
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
72
77.8
69.7 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
180.6 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 230
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.51 %
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09)

General

Mercedes C 230
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)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 230
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V

Performance

Mercedes C 230
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
145 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V

▶ REPLAY
17.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.68 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
17.11 lb/hp
14.68 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 230
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
19 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
18 mpg
city
13 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
354 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
354 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
229.2 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
229.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
460 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 230
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