In the competitive arena of the U.S. sedan market, the 2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia stands as a direct rival to some of the most renowned contenders. This four-door, five-passenger vehicle enters the fray against illustrious names like the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and Audi A4. In the face of this impressive lineup, the Giulia boldly embraces its strengths in performance handling, robust acceleration, and an interior that impeccably reflects its Italian heritage. It triumphs by delivering more baseline horsepower than a majority of its peers, while the Quadrifoglio ultra-performance variant boasts an all-aluminum 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 engine that boasts an astonishing 505 horsepower.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia distinguishes itself by being among the more compact vehicles within its category. In fact, it’s about 3 inches shorter than the 3 Series and 5 inches shorter than the A4. This compact size, coupled with its rear-wheel-drive platform, does lead to a relatively smaller interior space compared to certain competitors. Nonetheless, for extended journeys accommodating four passengers, the Giulia manages admirably. Moreover, it surpasses several rivals in terms of driving enjoyment. If a smoother ride is of greater importance, the C-Class could be a consideration; while it now leans towards sportiness, it still retains a touch more comfort than the Giulia, even though it’s more dynamic than the C-Classes of previous generations.