The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Alfa Romeo 8C Spider (08 - 10)

€ 225,600
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10) Mercedes SL 65 AMG
€ 211,300
 Alfa Romeo 8C Spider (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
€ 225,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 211,300

ⓘ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 65 AMG is 8.5 inches longer, 2.9 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo 8C Spider.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
51
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
71.7
81.7
51.5
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 8C Spider (08 - 10)
74.6
82.4
71.7 in
Width
74.6 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
51 in
Height
51.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
100.8
181
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 8C Spider (08 - 10)
104.1
172.5
181 in
Length
172.5 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
4674 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
816 lb
17.46 %
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
R230
Generation
Typ 920
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)

Engine

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.981
Engine Code
AR 8C
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
604 hp
444 hp
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
738 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider

Performance

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
155 mph
Maximum Speed
181 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 65 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 8C Spider

▶ REPLAY
7.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
7.74 lb/hp
8.69 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
17 mpg
15 mpg
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
11 mpg
city
No data
25 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
355 mi
Range
346 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
355 mi
346 mi
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Environmental Impact
265.2 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).
299.3 kWh
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
265.2 kWh
299.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
607 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SL 65 AMG
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
584 lb
Maximum Payload
231 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
1.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data