The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 4C Spider (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes SLK 55 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (11 - 16)

€ 72,000
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider (15 - 18) Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
€ 73,500
 Mercedes SLK 55 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (11 - 16) Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
€ 72,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,500

ⓘ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 5.7 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 4.6 inches lower than the Mercedes SLK 55 AMG.
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
46.6
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 4C Spider (15 - 18)
73.4
81.3
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 55 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (11 - 16)
71.3
79
73.4 in
Width
71.3 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79 in
46.6 in
Height
51.2 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 4C Spider (15 - 18)
93.7
157
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 55 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (11 - 16)
95.7
162.8
157 in
Length
162.8 in
93.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
2238 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
2590 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
1312 lb
36.96 %
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (11 - 16)

General

Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Typ 960
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 152
960 A1.000
Engine Code
M 152.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
238 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 6800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
238 hp
416 hp
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
258 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
258 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG

Performance

Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
160 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 4C Spider

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 55 AMG

▶ REPLAY
9.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.53 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
9.4 lb/hp
8.53 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
34 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
360 mi
Range
518 mi
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
360 mi
518 mi
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
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).
159.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
130.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
353 lb
Maximum Payload
661 lb
1.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data