The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA Roadster V8 Limited Edition (02 - 03) vs. Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15)
€ 129,900
€ 160,600
€ 129,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 160,600
ⓘ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 63 AMG.
ALPINA Roadster V8
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
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 63 AMG
3571 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
12.19 %
General
ALPINA Roadster V8
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
E52
Generation
R231
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA Roadster V8
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
F5/1
Engine Code
M 157.983
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
376 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
530 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA Roadster V8
376 hp
530 hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
384 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
ALPINA Roadster V8
384 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Performance
ALPINA Roadster V8
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
162 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA Roadster V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
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9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.68 lb/hp
ALPINA Roadster V8
9.5 lb/hp
7.68 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA Roadster V8
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
24 mpg
ALPINA Roadster V8
18 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
12 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
344 mi
Range
471 mi
ALPINA Roadster V8
344 mi
471 mi
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
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).
187.5 kWh
ALPINA Roadster V8
250.1 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA Roadster V8
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
728 lb
Maximum Payload
739 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
