The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)

€ 39,200
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09) Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
€ 26,600
 Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon is 2.3 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V.
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
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 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
181.1 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.31 %
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)

General

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
S204
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
939 A1.000
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
228 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V

Performance

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
150 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V

▶ REPLAY
15.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.98 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
15.47 lb/hp
29.98 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
25 mpg
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
17 mpg
city
30 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
436 mi
Range
725 mi
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
436 mi
725 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
178.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
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