Mercedes SLK 2001 vs Alfa Romeo Spider 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 354 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 162 HP more power than Alfa Romeo Spider, whereas torque is 190 NM more than Alfa Romeo Spider. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 11.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.5 l/100km | 11.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Spider, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SLK could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Spider. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo Spider gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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: | 4.01 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.27 m | 1.32 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is smaller. Mercedes SLK is 27 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo Spider, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 110 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
348 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes SLK has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes SLK has 35 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo Spider. The Alfa Romeo Spider may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.6 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`755 | 1`395 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 7000 | |
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