The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA Roadster S (03 - 05) vs. Mercedes SLK 55 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (11 - 16)
€ 55,000
€ 73,500
€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,500
ⓘ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 55 AMG.
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
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 55 AMG
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
18 %
General
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
E85
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 152
E5/1
Engine Code
M 152.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
296 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 6800 rpm
ALPINA Roadster S
296 hp
416 hp
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
267 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
ALPINA Roadster S
267 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
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
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA Roadster S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
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9.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.53 lb/hp
ALPINA Roadster S
9.83 lb/hp
8.53 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA Roadster S
24 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
15 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
345 mi
Range
518 mi
ALPINA Roadster S
345 mi
518 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).
159.2 kWh
ALPINA Roadster S
187.5 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA Roadster S
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
661 lb
Maximum Payload
661 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
