Alfa Romeo 166 1998 vs BMW 5 series 1995

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Alfa Romeo 166
1998 - 2003
BMW 5 series
1995 - 2000
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Alfa Romeo 166 is available with front wheel drive, while BMW 5 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive.
Engines: 2.0 - 3.02.0 - 4.4

Performance

Power: 136 - 226 HP115 - 286 HP
Torque: 187 - 304 NM190 - 440 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.8 - 9.9 seconds6.2 - 12 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.3 - 13.05.9 - 12.2
Alfa Romeo 166 petrol engines consumes on average 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, Alfa Romeo 166 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.72 m4.78 m
Width: 1.82 m1.80 m
Height: 1.42 m1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo 166 is 6 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 166 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 500 litres460 litres
Alfa Romeo 166 has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, Alfa Romeo 166 has 40 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The BMW 5 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter: 11.6 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 166 is 0.6 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Alfa Romeo 166 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`995~ 2`077
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
average
Average price (€): 12002200
Pros and Cons: Alfa Romeo 166 has
  • lower fuel consumption for diesel engines
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • better manoeuvrability
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