Alfa Romeo Spider 1998 vs Mercedes SLK 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo Spider engine produces 26 HP less power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes SLK. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo Spider reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 11.1 | |
| Alfa Romeo Spider consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo Spider over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 540 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo Spider gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo Spider) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes SLK) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.26 m | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is larger. Alfa Romeo Spider is 27 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 6 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Spider is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 110 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 348 litres | |
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Mercedes SLK has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo Spider has 35 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. This could mean that the Alfa Romeo Spider uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo Spider is 0.6 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`395 | 1`665 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 4200 | |
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