The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 16) vs. ALPINA Roadster V8 Limited Edition (02 - 03)
€ 161,500
€ 129,900
€ 161,500
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 63 AMG is 9.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the ALPINA Roadster V8.
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
ALPINA Roadster V8
51.2
73.9
82.6
51.9
72
79.9
73.9 in
Width
72 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
51.2 in
Height
51.9 in
101.8
182.4
98.6
173.2
182.4 in
Length
173.2 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
98.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
ALPINA Roadster V8
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
12.19 %
General
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
ALPINA Roadster V8
R231
Generation
E52
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
ALPINA Roadster V8
V8 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.983
Engine Code
F5/1
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
577 hp
376 hp
ALPINA Roadster V8
664 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
664 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
ALPINA Roadster V8
Performance
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
ALPINA Roadster V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA Roadster V8
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7.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
7.05 lb/hp
9.5 lb/hp
ALPINA Roadster V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
ALPINA Roadster V8
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
24 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA Roadster V8
17 mpg
city
12 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
475 mi
Range
344 mi
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
475 mi
344 mi
ALPINA Roadster V8
Environmental Impact
185.7 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 63 AMG
185.7 kWh
250.1 kWh
ALPINA Roadster V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
ALPINA Roadster V8
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
739 lb
Maximum Payload
728 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
