Alfa Romeo Spider 1995 vs Mercedes SLK 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo Spider engine produces 14 HP more power than Mercedes SLK, but torque is 4 NM less than Mercedes SLK. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo Spider reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.1 | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo Spider consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 760 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 | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.29 m | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is larger. Alfa Romeo Spider is 28 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 6 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Spider is 3 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: | 10.8 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo Spider is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`630 | 1`530 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 3000 | |
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