Alfa Romeo Giulia vs Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class
Verdict
This is a near price match: RM440,078 for the Alfa Romeo Giulia and RM443,888 for the Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class. The Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class hits harder, with 402 hp, 500 Nm, all-wheel drive and 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds. The Giulia counters with rear-wheel drive, a bigger 480-litre boot, a 58-litre tank, eight airbags and a five-year warranty. For a Malaysian buyer, the RM3,810 gap mainly buys a much quicker AMG, not more luggage space.
Pick the Alfa Romeo Giulia if you want rear-wheel drive, the bigger boot and the longer five-year warranty.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class if you want the stronger, quicker car with 402 hp, 500 Nm and all-wheel drive.
Key differences
- Price: Alfa Romeo Giulia RM440,078; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class RM443,888
- Power and torque: Alfa Romeo Giulia 276 hp/400 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class 402 hp/500 Nm
- Driven wheels: Alfa Romeo Giulia rear-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class all-wheel drive
- 0-100 km/h: Alfa Romeo Giulia 5.7 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class 4.6 seconds
- Boot space: Alfa Romeo Giulia 480 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class 455 litres
- Warranty: Alfa Romeo Giulia 5 years; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class 4 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 440,078✓ | RM 443,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 1,995 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Power | 276 hp | 402 hp✓ |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 500 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 s | 4.6 s✓ |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,643 mm | 4,751 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,820 mm |
| Height | 1,436 mm | 1,437 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 2,865 mm |
| Boot space | 480 L✓ | 455 L |
| Fuel tank | 58 L | 50 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8✓ | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 378✓ | RM 380 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Giulia
- Bigger 480-litre boot
- Larger 58-litre fuel tank
- Eight airbags and five-year warranty
- Much less power at 276 hp
- Slower 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 240 km/h top speed
AMG C-Class
- Strong 402 hp and 500 Nm outputs
- Quicker 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- All-wheel drive traction
- Smaller 455-litre boot
- Shorter four-year warranty
- Smaller 50-litre fuel tank
Giulia vs AMG C-Class FAQ
Is the Alfa Romeo Giulia or Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class is better for performance, with 402 hp, 500 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds. The Alfa Romeo Giulia is better for practicality and ownership cover, with a 480-litre boot, 58-litre tank, eight airbags and a five-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class costs RM3,810 more than the Alfa Romeo Giulia, based on RM443,888 versus RM440,078.
Which one is more practical?
The Alfa Romeo Giulia is more practical on these numbers. It has a 480-litre boot versus 455 litres in the Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class, plus a 58-litre fuel tank against 50 litres.