Alfa Romeo Spider 2002 vs Mercedes SLK 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
| Alfa Romeo Spider and Mercedes SLK have the same engine power, but Alfa Romeo Spider torque is 45 NM less than Mercedes SLK. Alfa Romeo Spider reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.7 | 11.1 | |
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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 | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 540 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 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: | 147 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 348 litres | |
| Alfa Romeo Spider has 2 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| 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`680 | 1`665 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 4200 | |
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