The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor (08 - 11)
€ 35,900
€ 47,700
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,700
ⓘ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 0.8 inches taller than the Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor.
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
51.9
72
80.1
51.1
70.4
78.9
72 in
Width
70.4 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
51.9 in
Height
51.1 in
99.5
173
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 350 Sportmotor
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.3 %
General
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
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 272.969
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6500 rpm
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V
168 hp
301 hp
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V
266 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
Performance
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
▶ REPLAY
21.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.73 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V
21.19 lb/hp
10.73 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V
44 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
33 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
805 mi
Range
458 mi
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V
805 mi
458 mi
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
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).
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).
179.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V
111 kWh
179.9 kWh
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
606 lb
Maximum Payload
739 lb
7.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
