2005 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 and 2005 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,222 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 166. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 275 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 166. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mercedes-Benz E is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 166, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (510 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 166. (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 166. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 has manual transmission. 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 166 | E |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3222 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |