The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 Estate 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti (08 - 09)
€ 40,400

€ 39,300

€ 40,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘ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 Estate is 5.9 cm shorter, 5.8 cm narrower and 3.7 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V.
Mercedes C 230 Estate
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
1459
1770
2008
1422
1828
1975
1770 mm
Width
1828 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1459 mm
Height
1422 mm
2760
4601
2700
4660
4601 mm
Length
4660 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 230 Estate
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
1710 kg
2135 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2185 kg

Weight Difference:
105 kg
6.14 %

General
Mercedes C 230 Estate
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
S204
Generation
Typ 939
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230 Estate
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
V6 petrol 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
2496 CC
Engine Capacity
2387 CC
201 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
206 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 230 Estate
201 bhp
206 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
245 NM
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 230 Estate
245 NM
400 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Performance
Mercedes C 230 Estate
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
141 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230 Estate
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
▶ REPLAY
7.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.3 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 230 Estate
7.99 kg/bhp
8.3 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230 Estate
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 230 Estate
30 mpg
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
41 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
441 mi
Range
630 mi
Mercedes C 230 Estate
441 mi
630 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).
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).
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 230 Estate
176.2 kWh
141.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
221 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
181 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230 Estate
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
530 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
485 L
Boot Capacity
445 L









1500 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L