BMW 5 series 1998 vs Alfa Romeo 164 1992

 
BMW 5 series
1998 - 2000
Alfa Romeo 164
1992 - 1994
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: 2.9 Diesel2.5 Diesel

Performance

Power: 184 HP125 HP
Torque: 390 NM294 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.4 seconds10.8 seconds
BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 5 series engine produces 59 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 164, whereas torque is 96 NM more than Alfa Romeo 164. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.36.8
The Alfa Romeo 164 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
BMW 5 series consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 164, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 225 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 840 km in combined cycle1020 km in combined cycle
1090 km on highway1340 km on highway
Alfa Romeo 164 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)
BMW 5 sērija 1998 2.9 engine: Overall, the M57 diesel engine is known for its high reliability and can deliver an exceptionally long service life when properly maintained with high-quality fuel and oil. Fuel quality is especially critical ...  More about BMW 5 sērija 1998 2.9 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.78 m4.56 m
Width: 1.80 m1.76 m
Height: 1.44 m1.39 m
BMW 5 series is larger.
BMW 5 series is 22 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 164, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 460 litres504 litres
Alfa Romeo 164 has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 44 litres less trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 164. This could mean that the BMW 5 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Alfa Romeo 164.
Gross weight (kg): 2`1252`050
Safety: no data
Quality:
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Average price (€): 24001000
Pros and Cons: BMW 5 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
Alfa Romeo 164 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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