Mercedes E class 1995 vs Alfa Romeo 166 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 222 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 166 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 40 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 166, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Alfa Romeo 166. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 11.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 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 2.2 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 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 3.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 166. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class 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: | 1.42 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 the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 500 litres | |
| 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): | 1`950 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2000 | |
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