Compare 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs 2021 BMW 3-Series vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia
#15 in Luxury Mid-Size Cars
X
2021 BMW 3-Series
#1 in Luxury Small Sedans
X
2021 Mercedes-Benz C Class
#3 in Coupes
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AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Giulia AWD 23 31 $40,198 $42,350
Giulia Quadrifoglio RWD 17 25 $70,466 $75,250
Giulia RWD 24 33 $38,358 $40,350
Giulia Ti AWD 23 31 $42,819 $45,200
Giulia Ti RWD 24 33 $40,979 $43,200
Giulia Ti Sport AWD 23 31 $42,819 $45,200
Giulia Ti Sport RWD 24 33 $40,979 $43,200
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330e Plug-In Hybrid
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
3 Series 330e Plug-In Hybrid N/A N/A $41,930 $44,550
3 Series 330e Plug-In Hybrid North America N/A N/A $41,930 $44,550
3 Series 330e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid N/A N/A $43,790 $46,550
3 Series 330e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid North America N/A N/A $43,790 $46,550
3 Series 330i Sedan 26 36 $38,865 $41,250
3 Series 330i Sedan North America 26 36 $38,865 $41,250
3 Series 330i xDrive Sedan 25 34 $40,725 $43,250
3 Series 330i xDrive Sedan North America 25 34 $40,725 $43,250
3 Series M340i Sedan 23 32 $51,370 $54,700
3 Series M340i Sedan North America 23 32 $51,370 $54,700
3 Series M340i xDrive Sedan 22 31 $53,230 $56,700
3 Series M340i xDrive Sedan North America 22 31 $53,230 $56,700
M3 Competition Sedan 16 23 $68,205 $72,800
M3 Sedan 16 23 $65,505 $69,900
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AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible 19 27 $61,570 $65,500
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Coupe 19 27 $55,460 $59,000
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Sedan 18 27 $53,110 $56,500
C-Class AMG C 63 Convertible 17 25 $73,320 $78,000
C-Class AMG C 63 Coupe 17 26 $66,411 $70,650
C-Class AMG C 63 S Convertible 17 25 $80,464 $85,600
C-Class AMG C 63 S Coupe 17 26 $73,555 $78,250
C-Class AMG C 63 S Sedan 17 26 $71,628 $76,200
C-Class AMG C 63 Sedan 17 26 $64,484 $68,600
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Convertible 22 30 $53,298 $56,700
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Coupe 23 32 $46,248 $49,200
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Sedan 23 33 $40,984 $43,600
C-Class C 300 Convertible 23 31 $51,418 $54,700
C-Class C 300 Coupe 24 33 $44,368 $47,200
C-Class C 300 Sedan 23 35 $39,104 $41,600
Pricing
Invoice Price
$40,198
$41,930
$61,570
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$42,350
$44,550
$65,500
Monthly Payment Estimate
$706 / month
$743 / month
$1092 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
6.8
7.7
7.2
TCC’s Bottom Line
Quick and sexy, the 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia is an appealing Italian take on the sport sedan. The flexible 2021 BMW 3-Series lineup offers something for everyone, so long as they’re not smitten with SUVs. Svelte, sporty, and somewhat understated, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class should be at the top of your compact luxury sedan shopping list.
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Fuel Economy
City
23 mpg Coming Soon 19 mpg
Highway
31 mpg Coming Soon 27 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Midsize Cars Compact Cars Subcompact Cars
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Volume (ft³)
95.4 - -
Front Leg Room (in)
42.4 42 42
Second Head Room (in)
37.6 37.6 35.6
Passenger Capacity
5 5 4
Second Shoulder Room (in)
53.6 54.6 47.8
Front Head Room (in)
38.6 38.7 38.8
Front Shoulder Room (in)
56.1 56 54.8
Second Leg Room (in)
35.1 35.2 32
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in)
63.9 61.8 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 62.2 63.1
Length, Overall (in)
182.5 185.7 184.8
Height, Overall (in)
56.5 56.9 55.3
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- - 3.6
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.5 - 12.6
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA - NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13 - 14.2
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.3 10.6 17.4
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
35.5 37.2 38.4
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P225/50YR17 P225/45HR18 P245/40HR18
Rear Tire Order Code
TJD NA R02
Front Tire Size
P225/50YR17 P225/45HR18 P225/45HR18
Spare Tire Size
NA NA NA
Front Tire Order Code
TJD NA R02
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3632 4039 4204
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7.5 18 X 7.5 18 X 8.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA NA NA
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7.5 18 X 7.5 18 X 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA NA NA
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
525 - -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
180 - 180
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
306 @ 2000 310 384 @ 2500
Engine Order Code
EC2 NA NA
Displacement
2.0 L/122 2.0 L/122 3.0 L/183
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
280 @ 5200 288 @ 3800 385 @ 6100
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
26 28 22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
31 - 27
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
23 - 19
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined
- 75 -
Estimated Battery Range (mi)
- 23 -
Transmission
First Gear Ratio (:1)
5.00 4.71 5.35
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.15 3.23 3.07
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.14 2.11 2.25
Trans Type
8 8 9
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.64 0.67 0.72
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.31 1.28 1.21
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.46 3.32 4.80
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.20 3.14 3.24
Trans Order Code
DFW 2TB 421
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.82 0.84 0.86
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.72 1.67 1.64
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.00 1.00
Summary
Vehicle Name
Alfa Romeo Giulia BMW 3 Series Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Body Style
Sedan Sedan 4MATIC Cabriolet
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone Strut Strut
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.9 - 8.0
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
- 13.2 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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2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia
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  • Lease: From $449/mo. (2021)
  • Rebates: No rebates
  • Finance: 2.99% APR + payment credit (2021)
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