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

2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia
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2021 BMW 3-Series
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2021 Mercedes-Benz C Class
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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
Select style
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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TCC Dislikes

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
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
- -

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
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Overall Side Crash Rating
- - --

Side Barrier Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Driver
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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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