The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08)
€ 72,000
€ 41,200
€ 72,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Alfa Romeo 4C Spider is 3.9 inches shorter, 3 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the Mercedes SLK 280.
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
Mercedes SLK 280
46.6
73.4
81.3
51
70.4
77.6
73.4 in
Width
70.4 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
46.6 in
Height
51 in
93.7
157
95.7
161
157 in
Length
161 in
93.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
Mercedes SLK 280
2238 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
2590 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
937 lb
29.52 %
General
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
Mercedes SLK 280
Typ 960
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
Mercedes SLK 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
960 A1.000
Engine Code
M 272.942
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
238 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6100 rpm
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
238 hp
228 hp
Mercedes SLK 280
258 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 280
Performance
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
Mercedes SLK 280
160 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 280
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9.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.93 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
9.4 lb/hp
13.93 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
34 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
23 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
360 mi
Range
449 mi
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
360 mi
449 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
Environmental Impact
130.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
183.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
130.7 kWh
183.8 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
Mercedes SLK 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
353 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
1.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
