Alfa Romeo Giulia vs Mercedes-Benz CLA250
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA250
Overview
| Spec | Alfa Romeo GiuliaRWD | Mercedes-Benz CLA250CLA 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | RWD | CLA 250 |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automated manual |
| Engine type | gas | mild hybrid |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Alfa Romeo GiuliaRWD | Mercedes-Benz CLA250CLA 250 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $44,495 | $42,750 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Alfa Romeo GiuliaRWD | Mercedes-Benz CLA250CLA 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 27 MPG | 30 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 24 MPG | 26 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 33 MPG | 36 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 15.3 gal (best) | 13.5 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Alfa Romeo GiuliaRWD | Mercedes-Benz CLA250CLA 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 280 hp (best) | 221 hp |
| Torque | 306 lb-ft (best) | 258 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2 L | 2 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Alfa Romeo GiuliaRWD | Mercedes-Benz CLA250CLA 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | — | 11.6 cu ft (best) |
| Payload | 905 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,521 lbs | 3,494 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 111 in (best) | 107.4 in |
| Length | 182.7 in | 184.6 in (best) |
| Width | 73.2 in (best) | 72 in |
| Height | 57 in (best) | 56.7 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Alfa Romeo GiuliaRWD | Mercedes-Benz CLA250CLA 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Alfa Romeo Giulia | Mercedes-Benz CLA250 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RWD $44,495 MSRP(Currently comparing) | CLA 250 $42,750 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | AWD $46,495 MSRP | CLA 250 4MATIC $44,750 MSRP |