The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (10 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (07 - 09)

€ 186,800
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (10 - 13) Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
€ 159,900
 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (07 - 09) Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
€ 186,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 159,900

ⓘ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 SLS AMG Coupé is 10.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
49.7
Blueprint Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (10 - 13)
76.3
90.4
52.8
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (07 - 09)
74.6
82.4
76.3 in
Width
74.6 in
90.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
49.7 in
Height
52.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (10 - 13)
105.5
182.6
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (07 - 09)
104.1
172.5
182.6 in
Length
172.5 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé SPEEDSHIFT DCT (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.06 %
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (07 - 09)

General

Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
C197
Generation
Typ 920
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)

Engine

Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 159
Engine Series
M 159.980
Engine Code
AR 8C
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
563 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
563 hp
444 hp
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
479 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
479 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione

Performance

Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
197 mph
Maximum Speed
181 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione

▶ REPLAY
6.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.24 lb/hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
6.64 lb/hp
8.24 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
14 mpg
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
18 mpg
14 mpg
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
12 mpg
city
10 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
336 mi
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
400 mi
336 mi
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Environmental Impact
250.1 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).
308.8 kWh
Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
250.1 kWh
308.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
629 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
529 lb
Maximum Payload
231 lb
5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
1.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data