The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 300 9G-TRONIC (15 - 16) vs. Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 10)
€ 46,100
€ 41,300
€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes SLK 300 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
Mercedes SLK 300
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
51.2
71.3
79
51.9
72
80.1
71.3 in
Width
72 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
51.2 in
Height
51.9 in
95.7
162.8
99.5
173
162.8 in
Length
173 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
99.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 300
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.16 %
General
Mercedes SLK 300
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
R172
Generation
Typ 939
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 300
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes SLK 300
242 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes SLK 300
273 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
Mercedes SLK 300
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
151 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
▶ REPLAY
13.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.43 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 300
13.71 lb/hp
14.43 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 300
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes SLK 300
38 mpg
21 mpg
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
30 mpg
city
14 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
601 mi
Range
392 mi
Mercedes SLK 300
601 mi
392 mi
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
210.3 kWh
Mercedes SLK 300
117.5 kWh
210.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
422 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 300
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
606 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
