Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250dvsAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 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 250d

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2018
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952)

Veloce 2.2 JTD

210 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    247 km/h
    153 mph
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.2 JTD

  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,106 km
    687 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250dAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD
Power
204hp152kW
210hp157kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
470Nm347lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,535kg3,384lb
Gross weight
2,160kg4,762lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
64.4s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
61.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
22.2s
Calculated
24.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
329Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,064km661mi
Calculated
1,106km687mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu 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
Trunk volume
480L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
52L
CO2 emissions-
122g/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 250dAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.2 JTDPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.2 JTD: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD3,750 rpm1,750 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250dAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.2 s
24.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
204 hp
152 kW
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD
210 hp
157 kW

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.2 JTD has 6 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d and Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.2 JTD: 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 250d
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD
470 Nm
347 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 250d
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD
1,535 kg
3,384 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 250d
247 km/h
153 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD
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)C 250d6.6 s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD6.8 s

Although Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.2 JTD has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d and Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.2 JTD: 0.2 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 250d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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)C 250d
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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 250d
1,064 km
661 mi
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD
1,106 km
687 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
204 hp
152 kW
6.6 s
247 km/h
153 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD
210 hp
157 kW
6.8 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)C 250d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 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)Veloce 2.2 JTD
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 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
1,436 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 250d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d 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 250d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
6.6 s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
6.8 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 250d
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250dAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD
Power
204 hp
152 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.8 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
1,064 km
661 mi
1,106 km
687 mi
CO2 score
-
122 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250dAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.2 JTD
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.2 JTD

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 43 km (26 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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