Alfa Romeo 166 1998 vs Mercedes E class 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 304 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Alfa Romeo 166 engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 11 NM less than Mercedes E class. Despite less power, Alfa Romeo 166 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.7 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo 166 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 166 could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Alfa Romeo 166 is 10 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 | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Alfa Romeo 166 has 20 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`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2200 | |
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