The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA Roadster V8 Limited Edition (02 - 03) vs. Mercedes SL 600 Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 129,900
€ 150,100
€ 129,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 150,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA Roadster V8 is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes SL 600.
ALPINA Roadster V8
Mercedes SL 600
51.9
72
79.9
51.1
71.7
81.7
72 in
Width
71.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
51.9 in
Height
51.1 in
98.6
173.2
100.8
179.8
173.2 in
Length
179.8 in
98.6 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA Roadster V8
Mercedes SL 600
3571 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
937 lb
20.78 %
General
ALPINA Roadster V8
Mercedes SL 600
E52
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA Roadster V8
Mercedes SL 600
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
F5/1
Engine Code
M 275.954
4
Valves
3
8
Cylinders
12
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
376 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA Roadster V8
376 hp
510 hp
Mercedes SL 600
384 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
612 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
ALPINA Roadster V8
384 lb‑ft
612 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 600
Performance
ALPINA Roadster V8
Mercedes SL 600
162 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA Roadster V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 600
▶ REPLAY
9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.84 lb/hp
ALPINA Roadster V8
9.5 lb/hp
8.84 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 600
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA Roadster V8
Mercedes SL 600
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
17 mpg
ALPINA Roadster V8
18 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes SL 600
12 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
344 mi
Range
358 mi
ALPINA Roadster V8
344 mi
358 mi
Mercedes SL 600
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).
263.3 kWh
ALPINA Roadster V8
250.1 kWh
263.3 kWh
Mercedes SL 600
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
531 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA Roadster V8
Mercedes SL 600
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
728 lb
Maximum Payload
606 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
