The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLC 250 d 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. ALPINA Roadster S (03 - 05)
€ 43,900
€ 55,000
€ 43,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes SLC 250 d is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the ALPINA Roadster S.
Mercedes SLC 250 d
ALPINA Roadster S
51.2
71.3
79
51
70.1
78
71.3 in
Width
70.1 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
51.2 in
Height
51 in
95.7
162.7
98.2
161.1
162.7 in
Length
161.1 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
98.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLC 250 d
ALPINA Roadster S
3538 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
628 lb
17.75 %
General
Mercedes SLC 250 d
ALPINA Roadster S
R172
Generation
E85
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLC 250 d
ALPINA Roadster S
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.980
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes SLC 250 d
201 hp
296 hp
ALPINA Roadster S
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes SLC 250 d
369 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA Roadster S
Performance
Mercedes SLC 250 d
ALPINA Roadster S
152 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLC 250 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA Roadster S
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17.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.83 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 250 d
17.6 lb/hp
9.83 lb/hp
ALPINA Roadster S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLC 250 d
ALPINA Roadster S
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes SLC 250 d
53 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA Roadster S
45 mpg
city
15 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
848 mi
Range
345 mi
Mercedes SLC 250 d
848 mi
345 mi
ALPINA Roadster S
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
187.5 kWh
Mercedes SLC 250 d
90.4 kWh
187.5 kWh
ALPINA Roadster S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLC 250 d
ALPINA Roadster S
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
661 lb
Maximum Payload
661 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
