Alfa Romeo 166 1998 vs BMW 5 series 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 222 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| Alfa Romeo 166 engine produces 20 HP more power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 23 NM less than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 166 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.8 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 166 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 166 could require 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 166 consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series 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 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2200 | |
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