The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (06 - 10)
€ 40,100
€ 45,700
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700
ⓘ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 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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 CDI
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.8 %
General
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
R172
Generation
Typ 939
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.980
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
201 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
369 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
152 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
▶ REPLAY
17.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
17.22 lb/hp
15.16 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
49 mpg
19 mpg
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
38 mpg
city
13 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
777 mi
Range
357 mi
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
777 mi
357 mi
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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).
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).
231.1 kWh
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
98.8 kWh
231.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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
