The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA Roadster V8 Limited Edition (02 - 03)
€ 225,600
€ 129,900
€ 225,600
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 65 AMG is 7.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the ALPINA Roadster V8.
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
ALPINA Roadster V8
51
71.7
81.7
51.9
72
79.9
71.7 in
Width
72 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
51 in
Height
51.9 in
100.8
181
98.6
173.2
181 in
Length
173.2 in
100.8 in
Wheelbase
98.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
ALPINA Roadster V8
4674 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
1102 lb
23.58 %
General
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
ALPINA Roadster V8
R230
Generation
E52
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
ALPINA Roadster V8
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
F5/1
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
604 hp
376 hp
ALPINA Roadster V8
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
738 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
ALPINA Roadster V8
Performance
Mercedes SL 65 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 65 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA Roadster V8
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7.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
7.74 lb/hp
9.5 lb/hp
ALPINA Roadster V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
ALPINA Roadster V8
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
17 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA Roadster V8
11 mpg
city
12 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
355 mi
Range
344 mi
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
355 mi
344 mi
ALPINA Roadster V8
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).
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 65 AMG
265.2 kWh
250.1 kWh
ALPINA Roadster V8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 65 AMG
ALPINA Roadster V8
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
584 lb
Maximum Payload
728 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
