The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA Roadster S (03 - 05) vs. Mercedes SLC 200 9G-TRONIC (16 - 20)
€ 55,000
€ 42,300
€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA Roadster S is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes SLC 200.
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLC 200
51
70.1
78
51.2
71.3
79
70.1 in
Width
71.3 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79 in
51 in
Height
51.2 in
98.2
161.1
95.7
162.7
161.1 in
Length
162.7 in
98.2 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLC 200
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3957 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.82 %
General
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLC 200
E85
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLC 200
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
E5/1
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA Roadster S
296 hp
181 hp
Mercedes SLC 200
267 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA Roadster S
267 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLC 200
Performance
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLC 200
165 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA Roadster S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLC 200
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9.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.03 lb/hp
ALPINA Roadster S
9.83 lb/hp
18.03 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLC 200
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
40 mpg
ALPINA Roadster S
24 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes SLC 200
15 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
345 mi
Range
632 mi
ALPINA Roadster S
345 mi
632 mi
Mercedes SLC 200
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
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).
111.8 kWh
ALPINA Roadster S
187.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes SLC 200
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLC 200
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
661 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
