The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes SLC 180 (16 - 19)
€ 38,400

€ 35,300

€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes SLC 180.
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
Mercedes SLC 180
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
162.7
173 in
Length
162.7 in
99.5 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
Mercedes SLC 180
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
16.07 %

General
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
Mercedes SLC 180
Typ 939
Generation
R172
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 2.4 JTDM 20V
Mercedes SLC 180
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
939 A3.000
Engine Code
M 274.910

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
206 hp
154 hp
Mercedes SLC 180
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLC 180
Performance
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
Mercedes SLC 180
144 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLC 180
▶ REPLAY
18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
18.3 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
Mercedes SLC 180
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
35 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes SLC 180
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
639 mi
Range
665 mi
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
639 mi
665 mi
Mercedes SLC 180
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
106.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
139.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mercedes SLC 180
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
Mercedes SLC 180
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
606 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
7.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data