The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. ALPINA Roadster S (03 - 05)
€ 60,000

€ 55,000

€ 60,000
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 43 AMG is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the ALPINA Roadster S.
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
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
163.2
98.2
161.1
163.2 in
Length
161.1 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
98.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
ALPINA Roadster S
3516 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
17.23 %

General
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
ALPINA Roadster S
R172
Generation
E85
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
ALPINA Roadster S
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.822
Engine Code
E5/1

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
362 hp
296 hp
ALPINA Roadster S
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
384 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA Roadster S
Performance
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
ALPINA Roadster S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA Roadster S
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9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.83 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
9.71 lb/hp
9.83 lb/hp
ALPINA Roadster S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
ALPINA Roadster S
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
30 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA Roadster S
22 mpg
city
15 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
557 mi
Range
345 mi
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
557 mi
345 mi
ALPINA Roadster S
Environmental Impact
147.7 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 43 AMG
147.7 kWh
187.5 kWh
ALPINA Roadster S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
ALPINA Roadster S
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
661 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data