The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLC 180 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19) vs. Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 10)
€ 37,400
€ 41,300
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,300
ⓘ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 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
Mercedes SLC 180
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
12.84 %
General
Mercedes SLC 180
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes SLC 180
154 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes SLC 180
184 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
Mercedes SLC 180
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLC 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
▶ REPLAY
20.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.43 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 180
20.9 lb/hp
14.43 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLC 180
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes SLC 180
42 mpg
21 mpg
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
32 mpg
city
14 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
665 mi
Range
392 mi
Mercedes SLC 180
665 mi
392 mi
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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).
210.3 kWh
Mercedes SLC 180
106.1 kWh
210.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
422 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLC 180
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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
