The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 41,300

€ 40,300

€ 41,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.3 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor.
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
51.9
72
80.1
51
70
78.9
72 in
Width
70 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
51.9 in
Height
51 in
99.5
173
95.7
161.7
173 in
Length
161.7 in
99.5 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3759 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
15.52 %

General
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
939 A.000
Engine Code
M 271.954

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
181 hp
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Performance
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
▶ REPLAY
14.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.24 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
14.43 lb/hp
17.24 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
392 mi
Range
544 mi
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
392 mi
544 mi
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Environmental Impact
210.3 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).
151.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
210.3 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
422 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
606 lb
Maximum Payload
639 lb
7.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data