Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors (1987 – 1993) vs Alfa Romeo 164 (1988 – 1998): specs compared
The Alfa Romeo 164 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 230 hp against 220 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.5 s against 7.8 s. It uses less fuel, from 6.8 L/100 km against 8.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,200 kg against 1,360 kg.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors
1987 – 1993
|
Alfa Romeo
164
1988 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 1987 – 1993 | 1988 – 1998 |
| Body style | Coupé | — |
| Variants | 5 | 12 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 136 – 220 hp | 117 – 230 hp |
| Torque | 205 – 310 Nm | 186 – 294 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.8 – 10.4 s | 7.5 – 10.8 s |
| Top speed | 203 – 237 km/h | 200 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.9 – 11.0 L/100 km | 6.8 – 11.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,656 mm | 4,554 – 4,666 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,753 – 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,394 – 1,410 mm | 1,389 – 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,659 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,360 – 1,480 kg | 1,200 – 1,680 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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