The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLK 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 10)

€ 44,900
Mercedes SLK 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) Mercedes SLK 250
€ 40,500
 Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500

ⓘ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.
Mercedes SLK 250
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
71.3
79
51.9
Blueprint Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 10)
72
80.1
71.3 in
Width
72 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
51.2 in
Height
51.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
95.7
162.8
Blueprint Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 10)
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
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
Mercedes SLK 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
13.29 %
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes SLK 250
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
R172
Generation
Typ 939
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes SLK 250
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
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
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

Performance

Mercedes SLK 250
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
151 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 250

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V

▶ REPLAY
16.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 250
16.45 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLK 250
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes SLK 250
38 mpg
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
551 mi
Mercedes SLK 250
601 mi
551 mi
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
162.5 kWh
Mercedes SLK 250
117.5 kWh
162.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SLK 250
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
606 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data