The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 4C Spider (15 - 18)
€ 70,700
€ 72,000
€ 70,700
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 55 AMG is 4.5 inches longer, 2.8 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider.
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
50
70.6
78.9
46.6
73.4
81.3
70.6 in
Width
73.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
50 in
Height
46.6 in
95.7
161.5
93.7
157
161.5 in
Length
157 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
93.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
3472 lb
Curb Weight
2238 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2590 lb
Weight Difference:
1235 lb
35.57 %
General
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
R171
Generation
Typ 960
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium 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 55 AMG
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 113
Engine Series
M 113.989
Engine Code
960 A1.000
3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
5.4 L / 264 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
355 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
355 hp
238 hp
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
376 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
376 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
Performance
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
155 mph
Maximum Speed
160 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
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9.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.4 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
9.78 lb/hp
9.4 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
20 mpg
34 mpg
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
13 mpg
city
23 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
362 mi
Range
360 mi
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
362 mi
360 mi
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
Environmental Impact
227.4 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).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
227.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
606 lb
Maximum Payload
353 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
1.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
