The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)
€ 53,600
€ 41,200
€ 53,600
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 a little. The Mercedes C 400 is an inch longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
Mercedes C 400
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
56.8
71.3
79.5
56
72
77.8
71.3 in
Width
72 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.8 in
Height
56 in
111.8
184.5
106.3
183.5
184.5 in
Length
183.5 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 400
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.37 %
General
Mercedes C 400
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
W205
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 400
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes C 400
328 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 400
354 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
Mercedes C 400
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
▶ REPLAY
11.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.51 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
11.06 lb/hp
14.51 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 400
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes C 400
31 mpg
21 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
539 mi
Range
376 mi
Mercedes C 400
539 mi
376 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
144 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).
216 kWh
Mercedes C 400
144 kWh
216 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 400
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
