The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 250 (11 - 15) vs. Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF (07 - 08)
€ 42,500
€ 38,200
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes SLK 250 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 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF.
Mercedes SLK 250
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
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
162.8
99.5
173
162.8 in
Length
173 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
99.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 250
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
14.98 %
General
Mercedes SLK 250
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
R172
Generation
Typ 939
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 250
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
M 271.861
Engine Code
939 A3.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250
201 hp
197 hp
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250
229 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
Performance
Mercedes SLK 250
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
152 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
▶ REPLAY
16.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.42 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 250
16.18 lb/hp
19.42 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 250
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes SLK 250
34 mpg
35 mpg
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
541 mi
Range
639 mi
Mercedes SLK 250
541 mi
639 mi
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
139.9 kWh
Mercedes SLK 250
130.7 kWh
139.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 250
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
