The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

€ 35,900
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 10) Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V
€ 44,900
 Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes SLK 280
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes SLK 280.
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V
Mercedes SLK 280
51.9
Blueprint Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 10)
72
80.1
51
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
70.4
78.9
72 in
Width
70.4 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
51.9 in
Height
51 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 10)
99.5
173
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
95.7
161.7
173 in
Length
161.7 in
99.5 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V
Mercedes SLK 280
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3869 lb
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.61 %
Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

General

Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V
Mercedes SLK 280
Typ 939
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V
Mercedes SLK 280
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
939 B3.000
Engine Code
M 272.942
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V
168 hp
228 hp
Mercedes SLK 280
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V
266 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 280

Performance

Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V
Mercedes SLK 280
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 280

▶ REPLAY
21.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.12 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V
21.19 lb/hp
14.12 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V
44 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
33 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
805 mi
Range
478 mi
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V
805 mi
478 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
Environmental Impact
111 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).
172.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V
111 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V
Mercedes SLK 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
606 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
7.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data