The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA Roadster V8 Limited Edition (02 - 03) vs. Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)

€ 129,900
ALPINA Roadster V8 Limited Edition (02 - 03) ALPINA Roadster V8
€ 120,000
 Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16) Mercedes SL 500
€ 129,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 120,000

ⓘ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 500.
ALPINA Roadster V8
Mercedes SL 500
51.9
Blueprint ALPINA Roadster V8 Limited Edition (02 - 03)
72
79.9
51.8
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
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
Blueprint ALPINA Roadster V8 Limited Edition (02 - 03)
98.6
173.2
Blueprint Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
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 500
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4773 lb
ALPINA Roadster V8 Limited Edition (02 - 03)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.25 %
Mercedes SL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)

General

ALPINA Roadster V8
Mercedes SL 500
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 500
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
F5/1
Engine Code
M 278.927
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
376 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
ALPINA Roadster V8
376 hp
429 hp
Mercedes SL 500
384 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA Roadster V8
384 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 500

Performance

ALPINA Roadster V8
Mercedes SL 500
162 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA Roadster V8

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 500

▶ REPLAY
9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.17 lb/hp
ALPINA Roadster V8
9.5 lb/hp
9.17 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA Roadster V8
Mercedes SL 500
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA Roadster V8
18 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes SL 500
12 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
344 mi
Range
439 mi
ALPINA Roadster V8
344 mi
439 mi
Mercedes SL 500
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).
174.3 kWh
ALPINA Roadster V8
250.1 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes SL 500
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA Roadster V8
Mercedes SL 500
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