Mercedes E class 1995 vs Alfa Romeo 166 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 166 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 19 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 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 9.7 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 580'000 km | 290'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo 145, Alfa Romeo Spider | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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 | 490 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 25 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): | 1`940 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1400 | |
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