Alfa Romeo Spider 2002 vs Mercedes CLK 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
| Alfa Romeo Spider engine produces 6 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Despite less power, Alfa Romeo Spider reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.7 | 10.9 | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo Spider consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo Spider could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 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 CLK) 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 | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.38 m | |
| Alfa Romeo Spider is 29 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 6 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Spider is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 147 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo Spider is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK, which means Alfa Romeo Spider can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`680 | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 4400 | |
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