Mercedes E class 1999 vs Alfa Romeo 166 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 222 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 166 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 20 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 166, but torque is 3 NM more than Alfa Romeo 166. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 11.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 12.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 166, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 166. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 4.82 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mercedes E class is 10 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 166, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Mercedes E class has 20 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`080 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1400 | |
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