BMW 5 series 2000 vs Alfa Romeo 166 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 385 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 18 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 166, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Alfa Romeo 166. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 8.9 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 166, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 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 (BMW 5 series) 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2000 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 2000 2.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 6 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 166, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.6 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 166, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`175 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2800 | |
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