The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLC 180 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19) vs. Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 10)
€ 37,400
€ 32,000
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes SLC 180 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V.
Mercedes SLC 180
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
51.2
71.3
79
51.9
72
80.1
71.3 in
Width
72 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
51.2 in
Height
51.9 in
95.7
162.7
99.5
173
162.7 in
Length
173 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
99.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLC 180
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.7 %
General
Mercedes SLC 180
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
R172
Generation
Typ 939
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLC 180
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
939 B1.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes SLC 180
154 hp
197 hp
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes SLC 180
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
Performance
Mercedes SLC 180
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
139 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLC 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
▶ REPLAY
20.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.51 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 180
20.9 lb/hp
17.51 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLC 180
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes SLC 180
42 mpg
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
32 mpg
city
20 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
665 mi
Range
531 mi
Mercedes SLC 180
665 mi
531 mi
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes SLC 180
106.1 kWh
155.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLC 180
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
606 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
