Alfa Romeo 166 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 166 engine produces 41 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 154 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 166 reaches 100 km/h speed 7.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.3
7.1
Alfa Romeo 166 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
72 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
980 km in combined cycle
910 km in combined cycle
1260 km on highway
1160 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
1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo 166 is 8 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
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.
