The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. ALPINA Roadster V8 Limited Edition (02 - 03)
€ 97,800
€ 129,900
€ 97,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 129,900
ⓘ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 Mercedes SL 400 is 8.5 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the ALPINA Roadster V8.
Mercedes SL 400
ALPINA Roadster V8
51.8
73.9
82.6
51.9
72
79.9
73.9 in
Width
72 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
51.8 in
Height
51.9 in
101.8
181.8
98.6
173.2
181.8 in
Length
173.2 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
98.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 400
ALPINA Roadster V8
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.37 %
General
Mercedes SL 400
ALPINA Roadster V8
R231
Generation
E52
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 400
ALPINA Roadster V8
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.825
Engine Code
F5/1
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
328 hp
376 hp
ALPINA Roadster V8
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
354 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
ALPINA Roadster V8
Performance
Mercedes SL 400
ALPINA Roadster V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA Roadster V8
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11.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 400
11.63 lb/hp
9.5 lb/hp
ALPINA Roadster V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 400
ALPINA Roadster V8
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
32 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA Roadster V8
24 mpg
city
12 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
553 mi
Range
344 mi
Mercedes SL 400
553 mi
344 mi
ALPINA Roadster V8
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
250.1 kWh
Mercedes SL 400
138.2 kWh
250.1 kWh
ALPINA Roadster V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 400
ALPINA Roadster V8
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
838 lb
Maximum Payload
728 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
