The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 211,300
€ 87,500
€ 211,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,500
ⓘ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 8C Spider is 7.3 inches shorter, 2.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor.
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
51.5
74.6
82.4
51.9
71.7
81.7
74.6 in
Width
71.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
51.5 in
Height
51.9 in
104.1
172.5
100.8
179.8
172.5 in
Length
179.8 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
3858 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.1 %
General
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Typ 920
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
AR 8C
Engine Code
M 272.968
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
312 hp
at 6500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
444 hp
312 hp
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
354 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
354 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Performance
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
181 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
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8.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
8.69 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
15 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
No data
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
346 mi
Range
502 mi
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
346 mi
502 mi
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Environmental Impact
299.3 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).
187.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
299.3 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
607 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Mercedes SL 350 Sportmotor
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
231 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
1.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
