The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Turismo Q4 (09 - 10)

€ 38,100
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
€ 37,900
 Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Turismo Q4 (09 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900

ⓘ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 230 Station Wagon is 2.3 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V.
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Turismo Q4 (09 - 10)
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 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Turismo Q4 (09 - 10)
106.3
183.5
181.1 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4949 lb
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.46 %
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Turismo Q4 (09 - 10)

General

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
S204
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
939 A9.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
201 hp
206 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
181 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V

Performance

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
144 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V

▶ REPLAY
17.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.94 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
17.38 lb/hp
18.94 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
25 mpg
32 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
18 mpg
city
24 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
441 mi
Range
588 mi
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
441 mi
588 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
152.2 kWh
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
176.2 kWh
152.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
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