The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate (07 - 09) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 44,400

€ 44,700

€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,700
ⓘ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 Estate is 5.9 cm shorter, 5.8 cm narrower and 3.7 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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 320 CDI Estate
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
1750 kg
Kerb Weight
1755 kg
2280 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2230 kg

Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.28 %

General
Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
S204
Generation
Typ 939
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code
939 A.000

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
3195 CC
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
256 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate
221 bhp
256 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
322 NM
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate
510 NM
322 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
152 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
▶ REPLAY
7.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.86 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate
7.92 kg/bhp
6.86 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate
39 mpg
23 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
29 mpg
city
15 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
69 L
562 mi
Range
352 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate
562 mi
352 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
150.2 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).
231.1 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate
150.2 kWh
231.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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