The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon (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 Station Wagon is 2.3 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
57.4
69.7
79.1
56
72
77.8
69.7 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56 in
108.7
181.1
106.3
183.5
181.1 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3858 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.28 %
General
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
S204
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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 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 Station Wagon
221 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
376 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
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
361 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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17.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.11 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
17.46 lb/hp
15.11 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
32 mpg
19 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
24 mpg
city
13 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
562 mi
Range
352 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
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 Station Wagon
150.2 kWh
231.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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
