Mercedes E class 1996 vs Alfa Romeo 166 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 113 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 304 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.4 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 166 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 23 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 166, whereas torque is 134 NM less than Alfa Romeo 166. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 5.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.3 | |
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The Alfa Romeo 166 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 166, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo 166 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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: | 4.80 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 8 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 166, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 500 litres | |
| Mercedes E class has 15 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 166. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.3 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 166. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1400 | |
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