The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes SLC 43 AMG 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 32,000

€ 60,000

€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes SLC 43 AMG.
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
51.9
72
80.1
51.2
71.3
79
72 in
Width
71.3 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79 in
51.9 in
Height
51.2 in
99.5
173
95.7
163.2
173 in
Length
163.2 in
99.5 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.88 %

General
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
Typ 939
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
939 B1.000
Engine Code
M 276.822

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
197 hp
362 hp
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
236 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
Performance
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
▶ REPLAY
17.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
17.51 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
29 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
531 mi
Range
557 mi
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
531 mi
557 mi
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
147.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
155.3 kWh
147.7 kWh
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
606 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
7.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data