Mercedes E class 1995 vs Alfa Romeo 166 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes E class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Alfa Romeo 166) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 226 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 275 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 166 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 90 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 166, whereas torque is 65 NM less than Alfa Romeo 166. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 12.5 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 5.1 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 765 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| 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 | 1.41 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 1 cm higher. | |||
| 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): | 2`060 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1400 | |
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