Mercedes SLK 2011 vs Alfa Romeo Spider 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 6 HP less power than Alfa Romeo Spider, but torque is 100 NM more than Alfa Romeo Spider. Despite less power, Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 7.9 | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SLK consumes 2.9 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 435 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1200 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Mercedes SLK 2011 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
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`905 kg | 2`005 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | no data | |
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