Mercedes SLK 2011 vs Alfa Romeo Spider 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 309 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 19 HP more power than Alfa Romeo Spider, whereas torque is 79 NM more than Alfa Romeo Spider. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 7.1 | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SLK consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase | 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. | |||
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: | 224 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`815 kg | 1`905 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | no data | |
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