Car comparison

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 i V6 24VvsMercedes-Benz 190 (W201) · Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alfa Romeo 164 (164)

3.0 i V6 24V

230 hp2959 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1991-1995
VS

Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) · Facelift 1988

E 2.5-16

204 hp2498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1988-1993

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 i V6 24V

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    284 Nm
    209 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Lightest
    1,300 kg
    2,866 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.9 L/100 km
    18.2 mpg US
    21.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24VMercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
Power
230hp172kW
204hp152kW
Torque
284Nm209lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,300kg2,866lb
Gross weight
1,935kg4,266lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
73.3s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
65.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
26.0s
Calculated
26.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
188Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
745km463mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,959cc181cu in
2,498cc152cu in
Length
4,550mm179in
4,430mm174in
Width
1,760mm69in
1,706mm67in
Height
1,390mm55in
1,361mm54in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,665mm105in
Front track
1,515mm60in
1,446mm57in
Rear track
1,490mm59in
1,431mm56in
Trunk volume
505L
410L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 i V6 24VMercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16PowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V6,300 rpm5,000 rpm6,550 rpm
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-166,750 rpm5,000-5,500 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24VMercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.0 s
26.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V
230 hp
172 kW
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
204 hp
152 kW

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 i V6 24V has 26 hp more than Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 and Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 i V6 24V: 26 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V
284 Nm
209 lb-ft
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
1,300 kg
2,866 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V
245 km/h
152 mph
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V7.7 s
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-167.5 s

Although Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 i V6 24V has more power, Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 and Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 i V6 24V: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V
230 hp
172 kW
7.7 s
245 km/h
152 mph
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
204 hp
152 kW
7.5 s
235 km/h
146 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,361 mm
53.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24VMercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
Power
230 hp
172 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
284 Nm
209 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,361 mm
53.6 in
Range score
745 km
463 mi
-
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 i V6 24V
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 i V6 24V

  • Has 26 hp more
  • Has 44 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 95 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16

  • Is 210 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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