The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)
€ 45,700

€ 42,600

€ 45,700
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 a little. The Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon is 1.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
57.4
71.3
79.5
56
72
77.8
71.3 in
Width
72 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56 in
111.8
185.1
106.3
183.5
185.1 in
Length
183.5 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.31 %

General
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
S205
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code
939 A.000

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
201 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
150 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.94 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
18.21 lb/hp
14.94 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
52 mpg
20 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
44 mpg
city
14 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
912 mi
Range
373 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
912 mi
373 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
92.5 kWh
217.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
438 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft










42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft