BMW 5 Series Sedan (1988 – 1995) vs Alfa Romeo 164 (1988 – 1998): specs compared
The BMW 5 Series Sedan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 286 hp against 230 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.3 s against 7.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 240 km/h. The Alfa Romeo 164 uses less fuel, from 6.8 L/100 km against 7.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,200 kg against 1,330 kg. At 4,719 mm, the BMW 5 Series Sedan is 53 mm longer than the Alfa Romeo 164.
| Specification |
BMW
5 Series Sedan
1988 – 1995
|
Alfa Romeo
164
1988 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 1988 – 1995 | 1988 – 1998 |
| Body style | Sedan | — |
| Variants | 26 | 12 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 115 – 286 hp | 117 – 230 hp |
| Torque | 165 – 400 Nm | 186 – 294 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.3 – 14.1 s | 7.5 – 10.8 s |
| Top speed | 190 – 249 km/h | 200 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.0 – 11.5 L/100 km | 6.8 – 11.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,719 mm | 4,554 – 4,666 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,753 – 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,410 – 1,412 mm | 1,389 – 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,659 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,330 – 1,650 kg | 1,200 – 1,680 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.