The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 10)
€ 40,300

€ 41,300

€ 40,300
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 SLK 200 Compressor is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.3 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
51
70
78.9
51.9
72
80.1
70 in
Width
72 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
51 in
Height
51.9 in
95.7
161.7
99.5
173
161.7 in
Length
173 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
99.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
3759 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
15.52 %

General
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
R171
Generation
Typ 939
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.954
Engine Code
939 A.000

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
181 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
184 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
▶ REPLAY
17.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.43 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
17.24 lb/hp
14.43 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
29 mpg
21 mpg
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
20 mpg
city
14 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
544 mi
Range
392 mi
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
544 mi
392 mi
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
151.6 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 SLK 200 Compressor
151.6 kWh
210.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
422 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
639 lb
Maximum Payload
606 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.2 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data