The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLK 280 (08 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 10)

€ 42,600
Mercedes SLK 280 (08 - 11) Mercedes SLK 280
€ 40,500
 Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 42,600
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 280 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V.
Mercedes SLK 280
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
51
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 280 (08 - 11)
70.4
78.9
51.9
Blueprint Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 10)
72
80.1
70.4 in
Width
72 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
51 in
Height
51.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 280 (08 - 11)
95.7
161.7
Blueprint Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 10)
99.5
173
161.7 in
Length
173 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
99.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SLK 280
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
Mercedes SLK 280 (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
639 lb
16.75 %
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes SLK 280
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
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 automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes SLK 280
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
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 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
228 hp
197 hp
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 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

Performance

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

289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 280

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLK 280
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
25 mpg
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
551 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
468 mi
551 mi
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
Environmental Impact
176.2 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 280
176.2 kWh
162.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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