The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA Roadster V8 Limited Edition (02 - 03)

€ 195,200
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13) Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
€ 129,900
 ALPINA Roadster V8 Limited Edition (02 - 03) ALPINA Roadster V8
€ 195,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 129,900

ⓘ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 Roadster is 9.4 inches longer, 4.3 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the ALPINA Roadster V8.
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
ALPINA Roadster V8
49.6
Blueprint Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13)
76.3
90.4
51.9
Blueprint ALPINA Roadster V8 Limited Edition (02 - 03)
72
79.9
76.3 in
Width
72 in
90.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
49.6 in
Height
51.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13)
105.5
182.6
Blueprint ALPINA Roadster V8 Limited Edition (02 - 03)
98.6
173.2
182.6 in
Length
173.2 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
98.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
ALPINA Roadster V8
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster SPEEDSHIFT DCT (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.64 %
ALPINA Roadster V8 Limited Edition (02 - 03)

General

Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
ALPINA Roadster V8
R197
Generation
E52
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
ALPINA Roadster V8
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
F5/1
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
563 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
563 hp
376 hp
ALPINA Roadster V8
479 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
479 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
ALPINA Roadster V8

Performance

Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
ALPINA Roadster V8
197 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA Roadster V8

▶ REPLAY
6.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 lb/hp
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
6.79 lb/hp
9.5 lb/hp
ALPINA Roadster V8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
ALPINA Roadster V8
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
18 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA Roadster V8
12 mpg
city
12 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
344 mi
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
400 mi
344 mi
ALPINA Roadster V8
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).
250.1 kWh
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
250.1 kWh
250.1 kWh
ALPINA Roadster V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
510 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
ALPINA Roadster V8
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
728 lb
5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data