The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 200 (11 - 16) vs. Alfa Romeo 4C Spider (15 - 18)
€ 39,400
€ 72,000
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,000
ⓘ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 SLK 200 is 5.7 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 4.6 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider.
Mercedes SLK 200
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
51.2
71.3
79
46.6
73.4
81.3
71.3 in
Width
73.4 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
51.2 in
Height
46.6 in
95.7
162.8
93.7
157
162.8 in
Length
157 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
93.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 200
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2238 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2590 lb
Weight Difference:
926 lb
29.27 %
General
Mercedes SLK 200
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
R172
Generation
Typ 960
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 200
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
M 271.820
Engine Code
960 A1.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
181 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 200
181 hp
238 hp
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Mercedes SLK 200
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
Performance
Mercedes SLK 200
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
149 mph
Maximum Speed
160 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
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17.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.4 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 200
17.48 lb/hp
9.4 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 200
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes SLK 200
37 mpg
34 mpg
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
583 mi
Range
360 mi
Mercedes SLK 200
583 mi
360 mi
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes SLK 200
121.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 200
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
353 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
1.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
