The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLK 280 (08 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (06 - 10)

€ 42,600
Mercedes SLK 280 (08 - 11) Mercedes SLK 280
€ 43,600
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (06 - 10) Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
€ 42,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,600

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 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
Mercedes SLK 280
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
51
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 280 (08 - 11)
70.4
78.9
51.9
Blueprint Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (06 - 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 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (06 - 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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3836 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Mercedes SLK 280 (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
661 lb
17.23 %
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (06 - 10)

General

Mercedes SLK 280
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
R171
Generation
Typ 939
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes SLK 280
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.942
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
228 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
221 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V

Performance

Mercedes SLK 280
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 280

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V

 REPLAY
13.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.98 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 280
13.93 lb/hp
14.98 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLK 280
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
25 mpg
20 mpg
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
17 mpg
city
14 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
378 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
468 mi
378 mi
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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).
217.9 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
176.2 kWh
217.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
438 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SLK 280
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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