Alfa Romeo 166 1998 vs BMW 5 series 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 304 NM | 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo 166 engine produces 57 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 106 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo 166 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 8.3 | |
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The Alfa Romeo 166 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo 166 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo 166 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo 166 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo 166) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 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 litres | 460 litres | |
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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 meters | 11 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): | 2`000 | 2`175 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2800 | |
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