The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA Roadster V8 Limited Edition (02 - 03) vs. Mercedes SL 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
€ 129,900

€ 95,900

€ 129,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The ALPINA Roadster V8 is 8.5 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Mercedes SL 350.
ALPINA Roadster V8
Mercedes SL 350
51.9
72
79.9
51.8
73.9
82.6
72 in
Width
73.9 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
51.9 in
Height
51.8 in
98.6
173.2
101.8
181.8
173.2 in
Length
181.8 in
98.6 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA Roadster V8
Mercedes SL 350
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.85 %

General
ALPINA Roadster V8
Mercedes SL 350
E52
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA Roadster V8
Mercedes SL 350
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
F5/1
Engine Code
M 276.954

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
376 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA Roadster V8
376 hp
302 hp
Mercedes SL 350
384 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA Roadster V8
384 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 350
Performance
ALPINA Roadster V8
Mercedes SL 350
162 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA Roadster V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 350
▶ REPLAY
9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.3 lb/hp
ALPINA Roadster V8
9.5 lb/hp
12.3 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA Roadster V8
Mercedes SL 350
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA Roadster V8
18 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes SL 350
12 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
344 mi
Range
594 mi
ALPINA Roadster V8
344 mi
594 mi
Mercedes SL 350
Environmental Impact
250.1 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).
128.7 kWh
ALPINA Roadster V8
250.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes SL 350
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA Roadster V8
Mercedes SL 350
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
728 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data