The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLK 250 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 10)

€ 40,100
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
€ 32,000
 Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 10) Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes SLK 250 CDI 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 1.8 TBi 16V.
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 250 CDI (12 - 15)
71.3
79
51.9
Blueprint Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 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 CDI (12 - 15)
95.7
162.8
Blueprint Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 10)
99.5
173
162.8 in
Length
173 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
99.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.32 %
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 10)

General

Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
R172
Generation
Typ 939
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.980
Engine Code
939 B1.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
201 hp
197 hp
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V

Performance

Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
152 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 250 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V

▶ REPLAY
17.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.51 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
17.22 lb/hp
17.51 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
49 mpg
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
38 mpg
city
20 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
531 mi
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
777 mi
531 mi
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
98.8 kWh
155.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
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