The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (11 - 16) vs. Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 10)
€ 73,500

€ 35,900

€ 73,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 10.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V.
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V
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 55 AMG
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.31 %

General
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V
R172
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 2.0 JTDM 16V
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 152
Engine Series
M 152.980
Engine Code
939 B3.000

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
5
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
416 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
416 hp
168 hp
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
398 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V
Performance
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
8.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.19 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
8.53 lb/hp
21.19 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
28 mpg
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V
20 mpg
city
33 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
518 mi
Range
805 mi
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
518 mi
805 mi
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
111 kWh
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
159.2 kWh
111 kWh
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 JTDM 16V
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
661 lb
Maximum Payload
606 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.2 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data