The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

€ 40,500
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 44,900
 Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes SLK 280
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900

ⓘ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 11.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes SLK 280.
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
Mercedes SLK 280
51.9
Blueprint Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 10)
72
80.1
51
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
70.4
78.9
72 in
Width
70.4 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
51.9 in
Height
51 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 10)
99.5
173
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
95.7
161.7
173 in
Length
161.7 in
99.5 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
Mercedes SLK 280
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3869 lb
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
595 lb
15.6 %
Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

General

Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
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 6000 rpm
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
197 hp
228 hp
Mercedes SLK 280
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 280

Performance

Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
Mercedes SLK 280
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 280

▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.12 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
19.36 lb/hp
14.12 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
30 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
478 mi
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
551 mi
478 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
Environmental Impact
162.5 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).
172.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
162.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
Mercedes SLK 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
606 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
7.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data