Alfa Romeo 166 1998 vs Mercedes E class 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 222 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 166 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 166 engine produces 20 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 3 NM less than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 166 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 10.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.8 l/100km | 10.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 166 consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 166 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 520 litres | |
| 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`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2200 | |
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