The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes SLK 55 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (11 - 16)
€ 38,400

€ 73,500

€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,500
ⓘ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 SLK 55 AMG.
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
Mercedes SLK 55 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
162.8
173 in
Length
162.8 in
99.5 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.84 %

General
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Typ 939
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 152
939 A3.000
Engine Code
M 152.980

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 6800 rpm
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
206 hp
416 hp
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Performance
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
▶ REPLAY
18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.53 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
18.3 lb/hp
8.53 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
35 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
639 mi
Range
518 mi
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
639 mi
518 mi
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
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).
159.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
139.9 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
606 lb
Maximum Payload
661 lb
7.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data