Verdict
The Giulia is the driver’s pick: 276 hp, 400 Nm and a 1,490 kg weight accompany a 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time, while its 480-litre boot and five seats fit executive-car duties. The Vito Tourer answers a different Malaysian need. Its 10 seats, 3,430 mm wheelbase and sliding second-row seats are built for moving people, not replacing a sports sedan. Accept 208 hp, 350 Nm and a 3,100 kg weight if passenger capacity matters more than pace.
Pick the Alfa Romeo Giulia if you want 276 hp, a 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time and a five-seat executive sedan with a 480-litre boot.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer if you need to carry up to 10 people, with sliding rear seating and rear automatic climate control.
Key differences
- Price: Alfa Romeo Giulia RM440,078; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer RM435,000.
- Power and torque: Alfa Romeo Giulia 276 hp and 400 Nm; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 208 hp and 350 Nm.
- Seating: Alfa Romeo Giulia 5 seats; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 10 seats.
- Length and wheelbase: Alfa Romeo Giulia 4,643 mm and 2,820 mm; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 5,370 mm and 3,430 mm.
- Weight: Alfa Romeo Giulia 1,490 kg; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 3,100 kg.
- Manufacturer warranty: Alfa Romeo Giulia 5 years/150,000 km; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 2 years with unlimited mileage.
Giulia
- 276 hp and 400 Nm with a 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- 480-litre boot and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats
- Matrix adaptive LED headlamps and 14-speaker Harman Kardon audio
- Only five seats against the Vito Tourer’s 10
- 58-litre fuel tank versus 70 litres
- No heated front seats, unlike the Vito Tourer
Vito Tourer
- 10-seat cabin with sliding second-row seats and folding, sliding fourth-row bench
- Rear single-zone automatic climate control
- Six front and six rear parking sensors with auto parking
- 208 hp and 350 Nm trail the Giulia’s 276 hp and 400 Nm
- 3,100 kg weight versus the Giulia’s 1,490 kg
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus five years for the Giulia
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM440,078 | RM435,000✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | MPV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Commercial |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM378✓ | RM436 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,995 cc | 1,991 cc |
| Horsepower | 276 hp✓ | 208 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm✓ | 350 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 9.8 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | 9G-TRONIC |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,643 mm | 5,370 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,928 mm |
| Height | 1,436 mm | 1,958 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 3,430 mm |
| Weight | 1,490 kg | 3,100 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | 70 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 10 |
| Boot Space | 480 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 225/40R19 | 225/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/35R19 | 225/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Dunlop Econodrive |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Italy (CBU) | Spain (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 17" 5-twin-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 17" 5-twin-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver and Front Passenger Knee Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 10 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available for Rear Passenger Seats in 2nd and 3rd Row |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Active Brake Assist |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Attention Assist |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix Adaptive LED Projectors | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, Captain Seats 3rd Row, Folding and Sliding 4th Row Bench |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 1 USB Rear | 1 Front, 2 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8.8" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 14-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 7" Touchscreen Audio 30 with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Foot-operated |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 2 years |
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.
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Giulia vs Vito Tourer FAQ
Is the Alfa Romeo Giulia or Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer better?
The Giulia is better for driving performance and five-seat executive use, with 276 hp and a 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time. The Vito Tourer is better when transporting up to 10 people is the priority.
What is the price difference?
The Alfa Romeo Giulia costs RM5,078 more than the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer: RM440,078 versus RM435,000.
Which one has more passenger space?
The Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer has far greater passenger capacity, seating 10 across four rows. The Alfa Romeo Giulia is a five-seat sedan with a 2,820 mm wheelbase, against the Vito Tourer’s 3,430 mm.
