The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08) vs. Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF (07 - 08)

€ 41,200
Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08) Mercedes SLK 280
€ 38,200
 Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF (07 - 08) Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
€ 41,200
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 280 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF.
Mercedes SLK 280
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
51
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08)
70.4
77.6
51.9
Blueprint Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF (07 - 08)
72
80.1
70.4 in
Width
72 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
51 in
Height
51.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08)
95.7
161
Blueprint Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF (07 - 08)
99.5
173
161 in
Length
173 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
99.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SLK 280
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
650 lb
16.99 %
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF (07 - 08)

General

Mercedes SLK 280
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
R171
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 280
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.942
Engine Code
939 A3.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
228 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
228 hp
197 hp
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
221 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF

Performance

Mercedes SLK 280
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 280

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF

▶ REPLAY
13.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.42 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 280
13.93 lb/hp
19.42 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLK 280
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
24 mpg
35 mpg
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
17 mpg
city
26 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
639 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
449 mi
639 mi
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
139.9 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
183.8 kWh
139.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SLK 280
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data