Mercedes SLK 2011 vs Alfa Romeo Spider 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 322 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 46 HP more power than Alfa Romeo Spider, whereas torque is 48 NM more than Alfa Romeo Spider. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 12.2 | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SLK consumes 5.1 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 765 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider 2008: Full-time all wheel drive system with central Torsen C differential and power distribution 43% to front axis and 57% to rear axis, depending on conditions distribution can change to 72%/28% in both directions. | |||
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`855 kg | 2`035 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | no data | |
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