Alfa Romeo Spider 2007 vs Mercedes SLK 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo Spider engine produces 22 HP more power than Mercedes SLK, but torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes SLK. Despite the higher power, Alfa Romeo Spider reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.8 | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo Spider consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes SLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 159, Alfa Romeo Brera | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes SLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes SLK 2004 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes SLK 2004 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.30 m | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is larger. Alfa Romeo Spider is 30 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 4 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Spider is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 208 litres | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider has more luggage capacity. Alfa Romeo Spider has 27 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| 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 (kg): | 1`830 | 1`705 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 7200 | |
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