The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA Roadster S (03 - 05) vs. Mercedes SLC 43 AMG 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 55,000
€ 60,000
€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes SLC 43 AMG.
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
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
163.2
161.1 in
Length
163.2 in
98.2 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
17.23 %
General
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
E85
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
E5/1
Engine Code
M 276.822
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
296 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA Roadster S
296 hp
362 hp
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
267 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA Roadster S
267 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
Performance
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
165 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA Roadster S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
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9.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
ALPINA Roadster S
9.83 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA Roadster S
24 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
15 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
345 mi
Range
557 mi
ALPINA Roadster S
345 mi
557 mi
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
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).
147.7 kWh
ALPINA Roadster S
187.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
661 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
