2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs 2017 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia

2017 Mercedes-Benz C Class

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AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Giulia AWD	23	31	$37,976	$39,995
Giulia RWD	24	33	$36,156	$37,995
Giulia Ti AWD	23	31	$39,796	$41,995
Giulia Ti RWD	24	33	$37,976	$39,995
Giulia Quadrifoglio RWD	17	24	$67,100	$72,000

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AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible	19	26	$56,172	$60,400
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Coupe	20	28	$51,615	$55,500
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Sedan	20	28	$48,360	$52,000
C-Class AMG C 63 Convertible	17	22	$67,751	$72,850
C-Class AMG C 63 Coupe	17	23	$62,310	$67,000
C-Class AMG C 63 S Convertible	17	22	$75,191	$80,850
C-Class AMG C 63 S Coupe	17	23	$69,750	$75,000
C-Class AMG C 63 S Sedan	18	24	$67,704	$72,800
C-Class AMG C 63 Sedan	18	25	$60,636	$65,200
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Convertible	22	29	$49,197	$52,900
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Coupe	23	29	$41,525	$44,650
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Sedan	24	31	$38,595	$41,500
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Sedan with Luxury Pkg	24	31	$38,595	$41,500
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Sedan with Sport Pkg	24	31	$38,595	$41,500
C-Class C 300 Convertible	23	31	$47,337	$50,900
C-Class C 300 Coupe	23	30	$39,665	$42,650
C-Class C 300 Sedan	24	34	$36,735	$39,500
C-Class C 300 Sedan with Luxury Pkg	24	34	$36,735	$39,500
C-Class C 300 Sedan with Sport Pkg	24	34	$36,735	$39,500
C-Class C 350e Sedan	N/A	N/A	$42,827	$46,050
C-Class C 350e Sedan with Luxury Pkg	N/A	N/A	$42,827	$46,050

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$37,976

$56,172

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$39,995

$60,400

Monthly Payment Estimate

$667 / month

$1007 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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7.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio is a driver's car to meet or beat the best in the class, with razor sharp steering, agile handling, and raucous power. Only reliability questions will hold it back.

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class adds to the impressive roster with a convertible version this year and a newly minted AMG C43 version. Bavaria is even better now.

TCC Likes

Ferrari-derived power
Offers plenty of driver engagement
Track-bred engineering

Drop-dead drop-top new this year
Good looks everywhere
Plenty of powertrain options

TCC Dislikes

Questionable reliability
Quadrifoglio is pricey without proven track record
Little brake pedal feel

No manual transmission
Can get expensive in a hurry
Cramped rear seat

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

95.4

Second Head Room (in)

37.6

35.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.6

51.7

Front Head Room (in)

38.6

38.8

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.1

54.8

Second Leg Room (in)

35.1

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.7

71.3

Track Width, Front (in)

61.3

62.1

Length, Overall (in)

182.5

184.9

Height, Overall (in)

56.5

55.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.9

61.2

Wheelbase (in)

111

111.8

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.5

12.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.3

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.5

36.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P225/50YR17

P245/40HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

TJD

R02-D

Front Tire Size

P225/50YR17

P225/45HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TJD

R02-D

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3632

4145

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 8.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

525

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

306 @ 2000

384 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

EC2

Displacement

2.0 L/122

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

280 @ 5200

362 @ 5500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.00

5.35

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

0.72

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.14

2.25

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.31

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

0.86

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.15

3.07

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.20

3.24

Trans Order Code

DFW

421

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.93

Summary

Vehicle Name

Alfa Romeo Giulia

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Body Style

Sedan

4MATIC Cabriolet

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.8

8.0

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

8.8

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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