2008 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz R were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz R (597 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo 159. (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo 159.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 159 | R |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3195 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 322 Nm | 597 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
