Mercedes E class 1995 vs Alfa Romeo 166 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 226 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 275 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 6 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 166, but torque is 40 NM more than Alfa Romeo 166. Despite less power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 13.0 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 3.1 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 465 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 550 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 770 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: | 500 litres | 500 litres | |
| 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`130 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1400 | |
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