The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA Roadster S (03 - 05) vs. Mercedes SLK 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
€ 55,000
€ 42,500
€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘ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 250 CDI.
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
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 250 CDI
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
16.97 %
General
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
E85
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
E5/1
Engine Code
OM 651.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
296 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
ALPINA Roadster S
296 hp
201 hp
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
267 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA Roadster S
267 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Performance
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
165 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA Roadster S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
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9.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.44 lb/hp
ALPINA Roadster S
9.83 lb/hp
17.44 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
48 mpg
ALPINA Roadster S
24 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
15 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
345 mi
Range
761 mi
ALPINA Roadster S
345 mi
761 mi
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
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).
100.7 kWh
ALPINA Roadster S
187.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
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
