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Alfa Romeo Spider (916) or Mercedes-Benz SL R129?

1995–2004 vs 1989–2001 · Convertible vs Convertible

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Alfa Romeo Spider (916)1995–2004 · 3 engines · Base, Lusso, VeloceSpecifications →Listings →
Mercedes-Benz SL R1291989–2001 · 9 engines · Base, Final Edition, Mille Miglia Edition, Silver ArrowSpecifications →Listings →
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Alfa Romeo Spider (916)1995–2004no listings
Mercedes-Benz SL R1291989–2001no listings
Dimensions
Length4,285 mmLength4,470 mm–4,499 mm
Width1,780 mmWidth1,812 mm
Height1,318 mmHeight1,293 mm–1,303 mm
Wheelbase2,540 mmWheelbase2,515 mm
Ground clearance120 mmGround clearance115 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume140 lTrunk volume265 l
Curb weight1,340 kg–1,450 kgCurb weight1,780 kg–1,980 kg
Fuel tank60 lFuel tank80 l
Engines
Production years1995–2004Production years1989–2001
Body typeConvertibleBody typeConvertible
Number of engines3Number of engines9
Power106–162 kW (144–220 hp)Power140–290 kW (190–394 hp)
Displacement (l)1.7–3.0Displacement (l)2.8–6.0
FuelPetrolFuelPetrol
GearboxManualGearboxAutomatic
DrivetrainFront-wheelDrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption8.9 l/100 km · 1.8 T.Spark 16VLowest consumption11.3 l/100 km · SL 280 V6
Best 0–100 km/h7.2 s · 3.0 V6 24VBest 0–100 km/h5.8 s · SL 60 AMG
Top speed230 km/hTop speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Base
Items in the base trim23 · BaseItems in the base trim26 · Base
Items in the top trim30 · LussoItems in the top trim33 · Final Edition
Equipment · Comfort5 · 6
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control—Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 5
Fabric✓Fabric—
Leather—Leather✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Electric Front Seats—Electric Front Seats✓
2 Seats✓2 Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel✓Leather Steering Wheel✓
Leather Gear Knob✓Leather Gear Knob✓
Front centre armrest—Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket—
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 4
Heated Side Mirrors✓Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights✓Fog Lights✓
Automatic Headlight Leveling✓Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Headlight Washers—Headlight Washers✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 4
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Traction Control—Traction Control✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 3
Alarm—Alarm✓
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Alloy Wheels✓Alloy Wheels✓
R15 Wheels✓R15 Wheels—
R16 Wheels—R16 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel—Full-size spare wheel✓
Compact spare wheel✓Compact spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Alfa Romeo Spider (916) or Mercedes-Benz SL R129?

Length: Mercedes-Benz SL R129 4,499 mm, Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 4,285 mm (a 214 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,515 vs 2,540 mm. Boot: 265 vs 140 l.

Which uses less fuel — Alfa Romeo Spider (916) or Mercedes-Benz SL R129?

The most frugal Alfa Romeo Spider (916) uses 8.9 l/100 km (1.8 T.Spark 16V); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz SL R129 11.3 l/100 km (SL 280 V6).

Which is more powerful — Alfa Romeo Spider (916) or Mercedes-Benz SL R129?

The strongest Alfa Romeo Spider (916) makes 162 kW (220 hp) (3.0 V6 24V); the strongest Mercedes-Benz SL R129 290 kW (394 hp) (SL 600).

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