Alfa Romeo 166 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 7 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 166, whereas torque is 4 NM less than Alfa Romeo 166. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.3
7.3
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
72 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
890 km in combined cycle
980 km in combined cycle
1120 km on highway
1260 km on highway
Alfa Romeo 166 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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.
