BMW 5 series 2000 vs Alfa Romeo 166 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 304 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 57 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 166, whereas torque is 106 NM more than Alfa Romeo 166. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.3 | |
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The Alfa Romeo 166 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 166, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo 166 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 (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 | 1.82 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, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 500 litres | |
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Alfa Romeo 166 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 40 litres less trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 166. 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 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 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 1800 | |
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