The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.2 JTS 16V (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08)
€ 33,800
€ 41,200
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo Spider 2.2 JTS 16V is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 12 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes SLK 280.
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.2 JTS 16V
Mercedes SLK 280
51.9
72
80.1
51
70.4
77.6
72 in
Width
70.4 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
51.9 in
Height
51 in
99.5
173
95.7
161
173 in
Length
161 in
99.5 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.2 JTS 16V
Mercedes SLK 280
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.87 %
General
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.2 JTS 16V
Mercedes SLK 280
Typ 939
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 2.2 JTS 16V
Mercedes SLK 280
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
939 A5.000
Engine Code
M 272.942
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6100 rpm
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.2 JTS 16V
182 hp
228 hp
Mercedes SLK 280
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.2 JTS 16V
170 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 280
Performance
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.2 JTS 16V
Mercedes SLK 280
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.2 JTS 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 280
▶ REPLAY
19.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.93 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.2 JTS 16V
19.14 lb/hp
13.93 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.2 JTS 16V
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.2 JTS 16V
26 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
18 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
473 mi
Range
449 mi
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.2 JTS 16V
473 mi
449 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
183.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.2 JTS 16V
174.3 kWh
183.8 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.2 JTS 16V
Mercedes SLK 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
606 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
7.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
