2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs 2020 BMW 3-Series vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia

#12 in Luxury Mid-Size Cars

2020 BMW 3-Series

#2 in Luxury Small Sedans

2020 Mercedes-Benz C Class

#6 in Coupes

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AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Giulia AWD	23	31	$39,303	$41,400
Giulia Quadrifoglio RWD	17	25	$69,755	$74,500
Giulia RWD	24	33	$37,463	$39,400
Giulia Sport AWD	23	31	$39,303	$41,400
Giulia Sport RWD	24	33	$37,463	$39,400
Giulia Ti AWD	23	31	$41,143	$43,400
Giulia Ti Lusso AWD	23	31	$41,143	$43,400
Giulia Ti Lusso RWD	24	33	$39,303	$41,400
Giulia Ti RWD	24	33	$39,303	$41,400
Giulia Ti Sport AWD	23	31	$41,143	$43,400
Giulia Ti Sport Carbon AWD	23	31	$41,143	$43,400
Giulia Ti Sport Carbon RWD	24	33	$39,303	$41,400
Giulia Ti Sport RWD	24	33	$39,303	$41,400

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330i Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
3 Series 330i Sedan	26	36	$38,400	$40,750
3 Series 330i Sedan North America	26	36	$38,400	$40,750
3 Series 330i xDrive Sedan	25	34	$40,260	$42,750
3 Series 330i xDrive Sedan North America	25	34	$40,260	$42,750
3 Series M340i Sedan	22	30	$50,720	$54,000
3 Series M340i Sedan North America	22	30	$50,720	$54,000
3 Series M340i xDrive Sedan	22	30	$52,580	$56,000

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AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible	18	25	$60,865	$64,750
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Coupe	19	27	$54,990	$58,500
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Sedan	19	27	$52,593	$55,950
C-Class AMG C 63 Convertible	17	24	$72,662	$77,300
C-Class AMG C 63 Coupe	17	26	$65,706	$69,900
C-Class AMG C 63 S Convertible	17	24	$79,806	$84,900
C-Class AMG C 63 S Coupe	17	26	$72,850	$77,500
C-Class AMG C 63 S Sedan	18	27	$71,158	$75,700
C-Class AMG C 63 Sedan	18	27	$64,014	$68,100
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Convertible	21	29	$52,593	$55,950
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Coupe	21	30	$45,073	$47,950
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Sedan	23	33	$40,796	$43,400
C-Class C 300 Convertible	21	29	$50,713	$53,950
C-Class C 300 Coupe	22	31	$43,193	$45,950
C-Class C 300 Sedan	24	35	$38,916	$41,400

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$39,303

$38,400

$60,865

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$41,400

$40,750

$64,750

Monthly Payment Estimate

$690 / month

$679 / month

$1079 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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7.7

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7.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia combines agility and power in a sensuous Italian package.

The 2020 BMW 3-Series is back on top among compact sport sedans, even as the competition closes in.

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is as gorgeous inside as it is outside, and it has moves to match.

TCC Likes

Sensuous curves
Agile and engaging
Willing turbocharged power

Dual personality
Longer, wider, stronger
Impressive technology

Have it your way body styles
All of which are gorgeous
Strong powertrain lineup

TCC Dislikes

Quick steering not great on highway
Back seat could be bigger
Suspect reliability

8-speed automatic only
Added dimensions don’t add much inside
No electrified powertrains to start

Manual would be nice
Hefty pricetag
Rear-seat and cargo space just so-so

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

26 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

36 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

35.1

35.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

95.4

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

Second Head Room (in)

37.6

35.6

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.6

54.6

51.7

Front Head Room (in)

38.6

38.7

38.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.1

54.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.9

62.9

61.3

Wheelbase (in)

111

112.2

111.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.7

71.9

71.3

Track Width, Front (in)

61.3

62.3

63.1

Length, Overall (in)

182.5

185.7

184.8

Height, Overall (in)

56.5

56.8

55.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

3.6

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.3

15.6

17.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.5

37.4

39.7

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50YR17

P225/45HR18

P245/40HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

TJD

R02

Front Tire Size

P225/50YR17

P225/45HR18

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

TJD

R02

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3632

3582

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 7.5

18 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

525

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

306 @ 2000

295 @ 1550

384 @ 2500

Engine Order Code

EC2

Displacement

2.0 L/122

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

280 @ 5200

255 @ 5000

385 @ 6100

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

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.00

5.25

5.35

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.15

2.81

3.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.14

2.17

2.25

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

0.72

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.31

1.32

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.46

3.71

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.20

3.36

3.24

Trans Order Code

DFW

2TB

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

0.86

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Alfa Romeo Giulia

BMW 3 Series

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Body Style

Sedan

4MATIC Cabriolet

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Strut

Emissions

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

6.9

5.9

8.5

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

2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia

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2020 BMW 3-Series

2020 3-Series available
Rebate: No standard cash incentives
Financing: From 3.19% APR for 60 months
Lease: From $419 for 36 months

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2020 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2020 C-Class is in showrooms
Up to $1,500 off (C43 Sedan)
Lease: From $439/mo. (Sedan)
Finance: 2.99% APR (Sedan)

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