The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)

€ 42,500
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 41,200
 Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200

ⓘ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 320 CDI is 2.9 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)
72
77.8
69.7 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
180.6 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 320 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.88 %
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)

General

Mercedes C 320 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
W204
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 320 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V

Performance

Mercedes C 320 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V

▶ REPLAY
16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.51 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
14.51 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 320 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
34 mpg
21 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
26 mpg
city
14 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
376 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
595 mi
376 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
216 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
141.9 kWh
216 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 320 CDI
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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