The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 8C Spider (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15)

€ 211,300
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
€ 160,600
 Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15) Mercedes SL 63 AMG
€ 211,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 160,600

ⓘ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 9.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes SL 63 AMG.
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
51.5
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 8C Spider (08 - 10)
74.6
82.4
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15)
73.9
82.6
74.6 in
Width
73.9 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
51.5 in
Height
51.8 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 8C Spider (08 - 10)
104.1
172.5
Blueprint Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15)
101.8
181.8
172.5 in
Length
181.8 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
3858 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.14 %
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15)

General

Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Typ 920
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 63 AMG
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
AR 8C
Engine Code
M 157.983
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
530 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
444 hp
530 hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
354 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
354 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 63 AMG

Performance

Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
181 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 8C Spider

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 63 AMG

▶ REPLAY
8.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.68 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
8.69 lb/hp
7.68 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
15 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
No data
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
346 mi
Range
471 mi
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
346 mi
471 mi
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
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).
187.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
299.3 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
607 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
231 lb
Maximum Payload
739 lb
1.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data