The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (06 - 10) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 (08 - 11)
€ 43,600
€ 42,600
€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600
ⓘ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, 1.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes SLK 280.
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes SLK 280
51.9
72
80.1
51
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
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 280
3836 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
17.23 %
General
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes SLK 280
Typ 939
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes SLK 280
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
939 A.000
Engine Code
M 272.942
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
228 hp
Mercedes SLK 280
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 280
Performance
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes SLK 280
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 280
▶ REPLAY
14.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.93 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
14.98 lb/hp
13.93 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
20 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
14 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
378 mi
Range
468 mi
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
378 mi
468 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
Environmental Impact
217.9 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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
217.9 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
438 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Mercedes SLK 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
606 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
7.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
