The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.2 Diesel AT8 (16 - 18)
€ 42,000
€ 40,000
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 280 is 2.2 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.2 Diesel.
Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.2 Diesel
56.9
69.7
79.1
56.5
73.2
79.7
69.7 in
Width
73.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
56.9 in
Height
56.5 in
108.7
180.6
111
182.8
180.6 in
Length
182.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.2 Diesel
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.05 %
General
Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.2 Diesel
W204
Generation
Typ 952
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.2 Diesel
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.948
Engine Code
55266388
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
178 hp
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.2 Diesel
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.2 Diesel
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.2 Diesel
151 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.2 Diesel
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15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.83 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.81 lb/hp
18.83 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.2 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.2 Diesel
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes C 280
25 mpg
56 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.2 Diesel
18 mpg
city
44 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
436 mi
Range
769 mi
Mercedes C 280
436 mi
769 mi
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.2 Diesel
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes C 280
178.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.2 Diesel
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.2 Diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
