The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Alfa Romeo 4C Spider (15 - 18)
€ 43,500
€ 72,000
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes SLK 280 is 3.9 inches longer, 3 inches narrower and 4.4 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider.
Mercedes SLK 280
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
51
70.4
77.6
46.6
73.4
81.3
70.4 in
Width
73.4 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
51 in
Height
46.6 in
95.7
161
93.7
157
161 in
Length
157 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
93.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 280
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2238 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2590 lb
Weight Difference:
981 lb
30.48 %
General
Mercedes SLK 280
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
R171
Generation
Typ 960
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 280
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.942
Engine Code
960 A1.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
228 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
228 hp
238 hp
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
221 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
Performance
Mercedes SLK 280
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
155 mph
Maximum Speed
160 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
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14.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.4 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 280
14.12 lb/hp
9.4 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 280
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
25 mpg
34 mpg
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
18 mpg
city
23 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
468 mi
Range
360 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
468 mi
360 mi
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
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).
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).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
176.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 280
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
353 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
1.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
