Alfa Romeo Spider 2006 vs Mercedes SL 2006

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Alfa Romeo Spider
2006 - 2008
Mercedes SL
2006 - 2008
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticAutomatic
Alfa Romeo Spider is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Mercedes SL is available only with automatic gearbox.
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Alfa Romeo Spider is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes SL can be equipped only with rear wheel drive.
Engines: 2.2 - 3.2 (petrol, diesel)3.5 - 6.0 (petrol)

Performance

Power: 185 - 260 HP272 - 612 HP
Torque: 230 - 400 NM350 - 999 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7 - 8.8 seconds4.2 - 6.6 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.8 - 12.210.3 - 15.1
Alfa Romeo Spider petrol engines consumes on average 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes SL.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.39 m4.54 m
Width: 1.83 m1.82 m
Height: 1.32 m1.30 m
Alfa Romeo Spider is 15 cm shorter than the Mercedes SL, 1 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Spider is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 235 litres235 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data339 litres
Turning diameter: 11 meters11 meters
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`918~ 2`247
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no data
above average
Average price (€): 11 40012 800
Pros and Cons: Alfa Romeo Spider has
  • both manual and automatic
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption
  • lower price
Mercedes SL has
  • automatic transmission only
  • only petrol engines available
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