Mercedes SLK 2008 vs Alfa Romeo Spider 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 1 HP less power than Alfa Romeo Spider, but torque is 10 NM more than Alfa Romeo Spider. Despite less power, Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 9.2 | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SLK consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Spider, which means that by driving the Mercedes SLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes SLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 159, Alfa Romeo Brera | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes SLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes SLK 2008 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes SLK 2008 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.32 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is smaller. Mercedes SLK is 29 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo Spider, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 208 litres | 235 litres | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider has more luggage space. Mercedes SLK has 27 litres less trunk space than the Alfa Romeo Spider. | |||
| 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 (kg): | 1`705 | 1`905 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | no data | |
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