Verdict
At RM440,078, the Alfa Romeo Giulia costs RM5,078 more than the RM435,000 Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer, but these are radically different answers to transport. The Giulia’s 276 hp and 400 Nm propel 1,490 kg to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds, while its 480-litre boot and five seats suit executive-car duties. The Vito Tourer trades that pace for 10 seats, a 3,430-mm wheelbase and sliding, folding rear accommodation. For a Malaysian buyer moving people, the Vito’s capacity is decisive; for personal driving, the Alfa’s performance and longer five-year warranty matter more.
Pick the Alfa Romeo Giulia if you want a five-seat sedan with 276 hp, a 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time and a 480-litre boot.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer if you need 10 seats, a 3,430-mm wheelbase and configurable second-, third- and fourth-row seating.
Key differences
- Price: Alfa Romeo Giulia RM440,078; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer RM435,000.
- Power and torque: Giulia 276 hp and 400 Nm; Vito Tourer 208 hp and 350 Nm.
- Seats: Giulia 5; Vito Tourer 10.
- Length and wheelbase: Giulia 4,643 mm and 2,820 mm; Vito Tourer 5,370 mm and 3,430 mm.
- Weight: Giulia 1,490 kg; Vito Tourer 3,100 kg.
- Warranty: Giulia 5 years/150,000 km; Vito Tourer 2 years with unlimited mileage.
Giulia
- 276 hp, 400 Nm and a 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 480-litre boot and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seat.
- Eight airbags, matrix adaptive LED headlamps and a five-year/150,000-km warranty.
- Only five seats versus the Vito Tourer’s 10.
- No heated front seats or auto parking.
- Rear air-conditioning is limited to rear vents, rather than single-zone automatic control.
Vito Tourer
- 10 seats with sliding and folding rear seating.
- Longer 3,430-mm wheelbase and 70-litre fuel tank.
- Heated front seats, auto parking and single-zone rear automatic climate control.
- 208 hp and 350 Nm trail the Giulia’s 276 hp and 400 Nm.
- Six airbags versus the Giulia’s eight.
- Two-year warranty is much shorter than the Giulia’s five years, despite unlimited mileage.
| 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 at 5,250 rpm✓ | 208 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 400 Nm at 2,250 rpm✓ | 350 Nm at 1,300 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 84 mm × 90 mm | 83 mm × 92 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 | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver and Front Passenger Knee Airbag) | 6 (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.
Used Giulia & Vito Tourer for sale
Giulia vs Vito Tourer FAQ
Is the Alfa Romeo Giulia or Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer better?
The Giulia is better for a driver wanting 276 hp, 400 Nm and five-seat sedan practicality. The Vito Tourer is better for carrying people: it has 10 seats, a 3,430-mm wheelbase and multi-row sliding and folding seating.
What is the price difference?
The Alfa Romeo Giulia costs RM5,078 more than the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer.
Which one has more seats?
The Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer has 10 seats, double the Alfa Romeo Giulia’s five. Its second row slides and folds, while the third-row captain seats and fourth-row bench also fold and slide.
