The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA Roadster S (03 - 05) vs. Mercedes SLK 200 (11 - 16)
€ 55,000
€ 39,400
€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 SLK 200.
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLK 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
162.8
161.1 in
Length
162.8 in
98.2 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLK 200
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.03 %
General
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLK 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLK 200
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
E5/1
Engine Code
M 271.820
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
296 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA Roadster S
296 hp
181 hp
Mercedes SLK 200
267 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA Roadster S
267 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 200
Performance
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLK 200
165 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA Roadster S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 200
▶ REPLAY
9.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.48 lb/hp
ALPINA Roadster S
9.83 lb/hp
17.48 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLK 200
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA Roadster S
24 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes SLK 200
15 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
345 mi
Range
583 mi
ALPINA Roadster S
345 mi
583 mi
Mercedes SLK 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).
121.2 kWh
ALPINA Roadster S
187.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes SLK 200
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLK 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
