2008 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2008 BMW 540
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 and 2008 BMW 540 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo 166.
Because 2008 BMW 540 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 2008 BMW 540. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo 166. (386 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo 166.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2008 BMW 540 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 166 | 540 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 4398 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 386 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 82.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 70 L |