Alfa Romeo Spider 2008 vs Mercedes SLK 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo Spider engine produces 6 HP more power than Mercedes SLK, but torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes SLK. Despite the higher power, Alfa Romeo Spider reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.0 | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo Spider consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo Spider could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Mercedes SLK 2011 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.30 m | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is larger. Alfa Romeo Spider is 25 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 2 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Spider is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 224 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo Spider is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK, which means Alfa Romeo Spider can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`985 kg | 1`905 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 18 600 | |
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