The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA Roadster S (03 - 05) vs. Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor Automatic (04 - 08)
€ 55,000

€ 38,100

€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the ALPINA Roadster S is 0.1 inches longer and 0.2 inches wider.
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
51
70.1
78
51
70
77.6
70.1 in
Width
70 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
51 in
Height
51 in
98.2
161.1
95.7
161
161.1 in
Length
161 in
98.2 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3759 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.7 %

General
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
E85
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
E5/1
Engine Code
M 271.944

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
161 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA Roadster S
296 hp
161 hp
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
267 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
ALPINA Roadster S
267 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Performance
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
165 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA Roadster S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
▶ REPLAY
9.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
ALPINA Roadster S
9.83 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
27 mpg
ALPINA Roadster S
24 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
15 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
345 mi
Range
494 mi
ALPINA Roadster S
345 mi
494 mi
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
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).
166.7 kWh
ALPINA Roadster S
187.5 kWh
166.7 kWh
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
661 lb
Maximum Payload
639 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data