Alfa Romeo 166 1998 vs Mercedes E class 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 304 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 166 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 166 engine produces 14 HP less power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 24 NM more than Mercedes E class. Despite less power, Alfa Romeo 166 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 9.0 | |
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The Alfa Romeo 166 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo 166 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo 166 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 810 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 (Mercedes E class) 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 | 4.80 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 8 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 166 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 515 litres | |
| Alfa Romeo 166 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 166 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2200 | |
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