The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA Roadster S (03 - 05) vs. Mercedes SLK 55 AMG 7G-TRONIC (04 - 08)
€ 55,000

€ 68,100

€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,100
ⓘ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. The ALPINA Roadster S is just 0.4 cm longer, 1.3 cm narrower and 2.4 cm taller than the Mercedes SLK 55 AMG.
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
1295
1781
1981
1271
1794
1970
1781 mm
Width
1794 mm
1981 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1295 mm
Height
1271 mm
2495
4091
2430
4087
4091 mm
Length
4087 mm
2495 mm
Wheelbase
2430 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
1320 kg
Kerb Weight
1540 kg
1620 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
220 kg
14.29 %

General
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
E85
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 113
E5/1
Engine Code
M 113.989

4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
8
3346 CC
Engine Capacity
5439 CC
296 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
355 bhp
at 5750 rpm
ALPINA Roadster S
296 bhp
355 bhp
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
362 NM
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
510 NM
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA Roadster S
362 NM
510 NM
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Performance
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
165 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA Roadster S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
▶ REPLAY
4.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.34 kg/bhp
ALPINA Roadster S
4.46 kg/bhp
4.34 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
24 mpg
ALPINA Roadster S
29 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
19 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
motorway
32 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
345 mi
Range
362 mi
ALPINA Roadster S
345 mi
362 mi
Mercedes SLK 55 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).
227.4 kWh
ALPINA Roadster S
187.5 kWh
227.4 kWh
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
300 kg
Maximum Payload
310 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
300 L






No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data