The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA Roadster S (03 - 05)
€ 44,900
€ 55,000
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Mercedes SLK 280 is 0.6 inches longer and 0.3 inches wider.
Mercedes SLK 280
ALPINA Roadster S
51
70.4
78.9
51
70.1
78
70.4 in
Width
70.1 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
51 in
Height
51 in
95.7
161.7
98.2
161.1
161.7 in
Length
161.1 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
98.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 280
ALPINA Roadster S
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.6 %
General
Mercedes SLK 280
ALPINA Roadster S
R171
Generation
E85
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 280
ALPINA Roadster S
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.942
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
228 hp
296 hp
ALPINA Roadster S
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
221 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA Roadster S
Performance
Mercedes SLK 280
ALPINA Roadster S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA Roadster S
▶ REPLAY
14.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.83 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 280
14.12 lb/hp
9.83 lb/hp
ALPINA Roadster S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 280
ALPINA Roadster S
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
26 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA Roadster S
18 mpg
city
15 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
478 mi
Range
345 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
478 mi
345 mi
ALPINA Roadster S
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
187.5 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
172.4 kWh
187.5 kWh
ALPINA Roadster S
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 280
ALPINA Roadster S
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
661 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
