The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 400 9G-TRONIC (16 - ..) vs. ALPINA Roadster V8 Limited Edition (02 - 03)
€ 99,300
€ 129,900
€ 99,300
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 9.1 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
182.3
98.6
173.2
182.3 in
Length
173.2 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
98.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 400
ALPINA Roadster V8
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.64 %
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
9-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
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
362 hp
376 hp
ALPINA Roadster V8
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes SL 400
369 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
ALPINA Roadster V8
Performance
Mercedes SL 400
ALPINA Roadster V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA Roadster V8
▶ REPLAY
10.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 400
10.57 lb/hp
9.5 lb/hp
ALPINA Roadster V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 400
ALPINA Roadster V8
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes SL 400
31 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA Roadster V8
22 mpg
city
12 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
524 mi
Range
344 mi
Mercedes SL 400
524 mi
344 mi
ALPINA Roadster V8
Environmental Impact
145.8 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
145.8 kWh
250.1 kWh
ALPINA Roadster V8
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 3
282 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
