Alfa Romeo Spider (939) or Mercedes-Benz SL R230?

2006–2010 vs 2001–2011 · Convertible vs Convertible

In short

Length: Spider (939) 4,413 mm, SL R230 4,580 mm — a 17 cm difference.
Boot: Spider (939) 300 l, SL R230 317 l.
Lowest consumption: Spider (939) 6.7 l/100 km, SL R230 9.5 l/100 km.
Power: Spider (939) 136–191 kW, SL R230 170–450 kW.
Standard equipment: Spider (939) 30 items (Base), SL R230 35 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Alfa Romeo Spider (939)2006–2010 · 3 engines · Base, Distinctive, TiSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz SL R2302001–2011 · 10 engines · Base, Sport Package, Edition 50, Grand EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Alfa Romeo Spider (939)2006–2010no listings	Mercedes-Benz SL R2302001–2011no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,413 mm	Length4,535 mm–4,580 mm
Width	Width1,830 mm	Width1,820 mm–1,827 mm
Height	Height1,318 mm	Height1,298 mm–1,317 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,528 mm	Wheelbase2,560 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance105 mm–115 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume300 l	Trunk volume235 l–317 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,620 kg–1,810 kg	Curb weight1,680 kg–2,035 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l	Fuel tank80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2006–2010	Production years2001–2011
Body type	Body typeConvertible	Body typeConvertible
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines10
Power	Power136–191 kW (185–260 hp)	Power170–450 kW (231–612 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.2–3.2	Displacement (l)3.0–6.2
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.7 l/100 km · 2.4 JTDm 20V	Lowest consumption9.5 l/100 km · SL 300
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7 s · 3.2 JTS V6 Q4	Best 0–100 km/h4.2 s · SL 65 AMG
Top speed	Top speed240 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim30 · Base	Items in the base trim35 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim34 · Distinctive	Items in the top trim42 · Sport Package
Equipment · Comfort8 · 9
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment	Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment—	Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power Folding Mirrors	Power Folding Mirrors—	Power Folding Mirrors✓
Mirror Memory	Mirror Memory—	Mirror Memory✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 6
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Leather	Leather—	Leather✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment—
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats—	Electric Front Seats✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats—	Heated Front Seats✓
Driver's Seat Memory	Driver's Seat Memory—	Driver's Seat Memory✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Leather Gear Knob	Leather Gear Knob✓	Leather Gear Knob—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Navigation System	Navigation System—	Navigation System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 5
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor—	Rain Sensor✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling—
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers—	Headlight Washers✓
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror—	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓
Equipment · Safety6 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 3
Alarm	Alarm—	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Alfa Romeo Spider (939) or Mercedes-Benz SL R230?

Length: Mercedes-Benz SL R230 4,580 mm, Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 4,413 mm (a 167 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,560 vs 2,528 mm. Boot: 317 vs 300 l.

Which uses less fuel — Alfa Romeo Spider (939) or Mercedes-Benz SL R230?

The most frugal Alfa Romeo Spider (939) uses 6.7 l/100 km (2.4 JTDm 20V); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz SL R230 9.5 l/100 km (SL 300).

Which is more powerful — Alfa Romeo Spider (939) or Mercedes-Benz SL R230?

The strongest Alfa Romeo Spider (939) makes 191 kW (260 hp) (3.2 JTS V6 Q4); the strongest Mercedes-Benz SL R230 450 kW (612 hp) (SL 65 AMG).

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