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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 220dvsAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.0 Turbo

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018

C 220d

194 hp1950 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2021
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952)

2.0 Turbo

200 hp1995 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2022

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    126 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    854 km
    531 mi
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220dAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
Power
194hp145kW
200hp149kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,429kg3,150lb
Gross weight
2,165kg4,773lb
2,005kg4,420lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
63.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
59.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
24.0s
Calculated
23.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
854km531mi
Calculated
817km508mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,643mm183in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,820mm111in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,571mm62in
Rear track-
1,641mm65in
Ground clearance
92mm4in
-
Trunk volume-
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
41L
58L
CO2 emissions
126g/km
164g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220dAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.0 TurboPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.0 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d-1,600-2,800 rpm3,050 rpm
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo4,500 rpm1,750 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220dAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.0 s
23.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
194 hp
145 kW
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
200 hp
149 kW

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.0 Turbo has 6 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d and Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.0 Turbo: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
1,429 kg
3,150 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
240 km/h
149 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d6.9 s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo6.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.0 Turbo and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d and Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.0 Turbo: 2.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
854 km
531 mi
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
817 km
508 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
194 hp
145 kW
6.9 s
240 km/h
149 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
200 hp
149 kW
6.6 s
235 km/h
146 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,643 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
6.9 s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220dAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.0 Turbo
Power
194 hp
145 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,429 kg
3,150 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,643 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Range score
854 km
531 mi
817 km
508 mi
CO2 score
126 g/km
164 g/km
Trunk score
-
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220dAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.0 Turbo
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 37 km (23 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 38 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.0 Turbo

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 81 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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