The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA Roadster S (03 - 05) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 (08 - 11)
€ 55,000
€ 42,600
€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600
ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter and 0.3 inches narrower.
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLK 280
51
70.1
78
51
70.4
78.9
70.1 in
Width
70.4 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
51 in
Height
51 in
98.2
161.1
95.7
161.7
161.1 in
Length
161.7 in
98.2 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLK 280
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.35 %
General
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLK 280
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLK 280
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
E5/1
Engine Code
M 272.942
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
296 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA Roadster S
296 hp
228 hp
Mercedes SLK 280
267 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
ALPINA Roadster S
267 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 280
Performance
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLK 280
165 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA Roadster S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 280
▶ REPLAY
9.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.93 lb/hp
ALPINA Roadster S
9.83 lb/hp
13.93 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA Roadster S
24 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
15 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
345 mi
Range
468 mi
ALPINA Roadster S
345 mi
468 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
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).
176.2 kWh
ALPINA Roadster S
187.5 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLK 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
661 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
