Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (1953 – 1962) vs Alfa Romeo Giulietta (1955 – 1965): specs compared
Both offer around 80 hp at most. The Alfa Romeo Giulietta is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 13.3 s against 19.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 163 km/h against 146 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 858 kg against 1,150 kg. At 4,501 mm, the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is 1,100 mm longer than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors dates from 1953 – 1962, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta from 1955 – 1965.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse and predecessors
1953 – 1962
|
Alfa Romeo
Giulietta
1955 – 1965
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 1953 – 1962 | 1955 – 1965 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 11 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 44 – 80 hp | 81 hp |
| Torque | 102 – 148 Nm | 113 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 19.0 – 39.0 s | 13.3 s |
| Top speed | 109 – 146 km/h | 163 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.3 – 11.0 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,460 – 4,501 mm | 3,401 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,539 mm |
| Height | 1,560 mm | 1,181 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,250 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,150 – 1,210 kg | 858 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.