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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 220dvsAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet

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 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2021
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952)

2.2 MultiJet

190 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2022

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    194 hp
    145 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    144 g/km
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220dAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
Power
194hp145kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,590kg3,505lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
2,245kg4,949lb
2,155kg4,751lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
62.3s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
62.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
25.4s
Calculated
26.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
292Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
745km463mi
Calculated
945km587mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,650mm183in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,820mm111in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,556mm61in
Rear track-
1,629mm64in
Ground clearance
92mm4in
-
Trunk volume-
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
41L
52L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
145g/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) 2.2 MultiJetPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet: 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)2.2 MultiJet3,500 rpm1,750 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220dAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.4 s
26.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d has 4 hp more than Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d: 4 hp (3 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)2.2 MultiJet
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)Facelift 2018C 220d
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
1,540 kg
3,395 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
233 km/h
145 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

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
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

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
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / 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
233 km/h
145 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
190 hp
142 kW
6.9 s
230 km/h
143 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
233 km/h
145 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)2.2 MultiJet
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,650 mm
183.1 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
233 km/h
145 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
6.9 s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
6.9 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
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220dAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
Power
194 hp
145 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
4,650 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Range score
745 km
463 mi
945 km
587 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
145 g/km
Trunk score
-
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220dAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 200 km (124 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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