Mercedes SLK 2011 vs Alfa Romeo Spider 2008
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes SLK is available only with rear wheel drive, while Alfa Romeo Spider can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.8 - 5.5 | 2.2 - 3.2 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 - 422 HP | 185 - 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 - 540 NM | 230 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 - 7.3 seconds | 7.2 - 8.8 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes SLK are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Alfa Romeo Spider. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 - 8.4 | 6.8 - 12.2 | |
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Mercedes SLK petrol engines consumes on average 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than Alfa Romeo Spider. On average, Mercedes SLK equipped with diesel engines consume 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Spider. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.32 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is smaller. Mercedes SLK is 25 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo Spider, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | 235 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.5 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo Spider, which means Mercedes SLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`846 kg | ~ 1`968 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | no data | |
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