BMW M5 (1985 – 1988) vs Alfa Romeo 164 (1988 – 1998): specs compared
The BMW M5 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 286 hp against 230 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 s against 7.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 245 km/h against 240 km/h. The Alfa Romeo 164 uses less fuel, from 6.8 L/100 km against 11.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,200 kg against 1,445 kg. The BMW M5 dates from 1985 – 1988, the Alfa Romeo 164 from 1988 – 1998.
| Specification |
BMW
M5
1985 – 1988
|
Alfa Romeo
164
1988 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 1985 – 1988 | 1988 – 1998 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 12 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 286 hp | 117 – 230 hp |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 186 – 294 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 s | 7.5 – 10.8 s |
| Top speed | 245 km/h | 200 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.3 L/100 km | 6.8 – 11.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,620 mm | 4,554 – 4,666 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,753 – 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,389 – 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,624 mm | 2,659 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,445 kg | 1,200 – 1,680 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.