BMW 540i vs Alfa Romeo 166 3.0 V6
| Category | 166 3.0 V6 | BMW 540i |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.0 l V6 | 4.4 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 226 / 223 | 286 / 282 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 275 / 203 | 440 / 325 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1558 / 3435 | 1736 / 3827 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 145 / 143 | 165 / 162 |
Lap Times
| Track | 166 3.0 V6 | BMW 540i |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:26.80 | 1:23.80 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | 166 3.0 V6 | BMW 540i |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 6.8 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 7.8 s | 6.3 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 20.9 s | 14.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 30.2 s | 23.3 s |
| 1000 m | 29.7 s | 25.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 22.4 s | 18.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 11.4 s @ 75.8 mph | 10.3 s @ 83.3 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 15.6 s | 14.3 s @ 96.9 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 26.2 s @ 118.1 mph | 23.8 s @ 123.0 mph |
General performance
| Category | 166 3.0 V6 | BMW 540i |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 243 kph (151 mph) | 251 kph (156 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.40 g (4 m/s²) | 0.46 g (4 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 59.8 kph (37.2 mph) | 60.9 kph (37.8 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 8.7 l/100 km (27 mpg US / 32 UK) | 9.1 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 42 m (136 ft) | 37 m (122 ft) |
Summary
| Category | 166 3.0 V6 | BMW 540i |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 90 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 63 | 100 |
| Overall | 79 | 100 |
Verdict
540i is the fastest by a huge margin.
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