Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 2 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 0.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.1
13.0
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 1.9 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 285 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
72 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
720 km in combined cycle
550 km in combined cycle
960 km on highway
770 km on highway
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
515 litres
500 litres
Mercedes E class has 15 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.
