Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180vsAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTD

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 180

156 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952)

2.2 JTD

150 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTD

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.5 L/100 km
    67.2 mpg US
    80.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    109 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,238 km
    769 mi
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180

  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    156 hp
    116 kW
  • Lightest
    1,350 kg
    2,976 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
Power
156hp116kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,350kg2,976lb
1,445kg3,186lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
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Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
72.1s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
70.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
33.2s
Calculated
35.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
3.5L/100 km67.2mpg US80.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
104hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
651km404mi
Calculated
1,238km769mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,595cc97cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,643mm183in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,436mm57in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,820mm111in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,557mm61in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,625mm64in
Ground clearance
92mm4in
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Trunk volume
480L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
41L
52L
CO2 emissions
142g/km
109g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTDPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTD: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 1805,300 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD4,000 rpm1,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.2 s
35.4 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
156 hp
116 kW
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
150 hp
112 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 has 6 hp more than Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTD.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTD and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180: 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)C 180
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
1,445 kg
3,186 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)C 180
225 km/h
140 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
220 km/h
137 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)C 1808.3 s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD8.2 s

Although Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 has more power, Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTD is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTD and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180: 0.1 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)C 180
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTD and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180: 2.1 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)C 180
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
651 km
404 mi
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
1,238 km
769 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
156 hp
116 kW
8.3 s
225 km/h
140 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
220 km/h
137 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)C 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,643 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 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)C 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTD 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)C 180
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
8.3 s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
8.2 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)C 180
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
Power
156 hp
116 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
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
1,436 mm
56.5 in
Range score
651 km
404 mi
1,238 km
769 mi
CO2 score
142 g/km
109 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTD
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km7.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi11.83 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal630 L166 US gal139 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,103 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTD

  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 587 km (365 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 33 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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