Alfa Romeo Spider 2002 vs Mercedes SL 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo Spider engine produces 14 HP more power than Mercedes SL, but torque is 5 NM less than Mercedes SL. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo Spider reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.7 | 10.7 | |
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The Mercedes SL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo Spider consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SL, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo Spider could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes SL 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) | |
| 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 SL) 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 | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.29 m | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is smaller, but slightly higher. Alfa Romeo Spider is 22 cm shorter than the Mercedes SL, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo Spider is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 147 litres | 265 litres | |
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Mercedes SL has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo Spider has 118 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes SL. | |||
| 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 SL, which means Alfa Romeo Spider can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`680 kg | 2`130 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 14 200 | |
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