The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF (07 - 08)
€ 70,700
€ 38,200
€ 70,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes SLK 55 AMG is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF.
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
50
70.6
78.9
51.9
72
80.1
70.6 in
Width
72 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
50 in
Height
51.9 in
95.7
161.5
99.5
173
161.5 in
Length
173 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
99.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.23 %
General
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
R171
Generation
Typ 939
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 113
Engine Series
M 113.989
Engine Code
939 A3.000
3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
5
5.4 L / 264 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
355 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
355 hp
197 hp
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
376 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
376 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
Performance
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
▶ REPLAY
9.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.42 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
9.78 lb/hp
19.42 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
20 mpg
35 mpg
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
13 mpg
city
26 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
362 mi
Range
639 mi
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
362 mi
639 mi
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
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).
139.9 kWh
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
227.4 kWh
139.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4 JTDM 20V DPF
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
606 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
