The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 38,200

€ 43,500

€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘ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 DPF 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 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
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 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
Mercedes SLK 280
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
15.84 %

General
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
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 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
Mercedes SLK 280
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
939 A3.000
Engine Code
M 272.942

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6100 rpm
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
197 hp
228 hp
Mercedes SLK 280
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 280
Performance
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
Mercedes SLK 280
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes SLK 280
▶ REPLAY
19.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.12 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
19.42 lb/hp
14.12 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
35 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
639 mi
Range
468 mi
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
639 mi
468 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
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).
176.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
139.9 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
Mercedes SLK 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
7.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data