The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09)

€ 39,800
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 35,500
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500

ⓘ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 280 is 2.9 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V.
Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (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 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
180.6 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.48 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09)

General

Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
W204
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)

Engine

Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
939 A5.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
182 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V

Performance

Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V

▶ REPLAY
15.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.41 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.23 lb/hp
18.41 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
18 mpg
city
19 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
446 mi
Range
478 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
478 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
172.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
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