The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT SPEEDSHIFT DCT (12 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 8C Spider (08 - 10)
€ 213,000

€ 211,300

€ 213,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 211,300
ⓘ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 Roadster GT is 25.7 cm longer, 4.5 cm wider and 4.7 cm lower than the Alfa Romeo 8C Spider.
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
1261
1939
2297
1308
1894
2094
1939 mm
Width
1894 mm
2297 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2094 mm
1261 mm
Height
1308 mm
2680
4638
2645
4381
4638 mm
Length
4381 mm
2680 mm
Wheelbase
2645 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
1735 kg
Kerb Weight
1750 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1855 kg

Weight Difference:
15 kg
0.86 %

General
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
R197
Generation
Typ 920
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 159
Engine Series
M 159.980
Engine Code
AR 8C

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6208 CC
Engine Capacity
4691 CC
583 bhp
at 6800 rpm
Power
444 bhp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
583 bhp
444 bhp
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
650 NM
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 4750 rpm
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
650 NM
480 NM
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Performance
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
199 mph
Maximum Speed
181 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
51 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
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2.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.94 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
2.98 kg/bhp
3.94 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
21 mpg
18 mpg
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
14 mpg
city
No data
30 mpg
motorway
No data
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
88 L
400 mi
Range
346 mi
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
400 mi
346 mi
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
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).
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).
299.3 kWh
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
250.1 kWh
299.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
308 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster GT
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
225 kg
Maximum Payload
105 kg
176 L
Boot Capacity
40 L




No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data