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Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6vsAlfa Romeo Spider (916) 2.0 V6 TB

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208)

CLK 320 V6

218 hp3199 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1998-1999
VS

Alfa Romeo Spider (916)

2.0 V6 TB

200 hp1997 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible1998-2002

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Highest torque
    310 Nm
    229 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.7 L/100 km
    15.0 mpg US
    18.0 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    237 L
  • Best overall score
    47/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    43/100

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 2.0 V6 TB

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    140 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
Power
218hp163kW
200hp149kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
2,070kg4,564lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
103.1s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
97.5s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
35.6s
Calculated
37.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
569km353mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,199cc195cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,567mm180in
4,285mm169in
Width
1,722mm68in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,380mm54in
1,320mm52in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,540mm100in
Front track
1,505mm59in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,474mm58in
1,505mm59in
Trunk volume
237L
110L
Max trunk volume
350L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
62L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 2.0 V6 TBPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 2.0 V6 TB: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V65,700 rpm3,000-4,600 rpm5,950 rpm
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB5,600 rpm2,400 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.6 s
37.3 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
218 hp
163 kW
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
200 hp
149 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6 has 18 hp more than Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 2.0 V6 TB.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 2.0 V6 TB and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
1,430 kg
3,153 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
236 km/h
147 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
228 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V68.3 s
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB7.7 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6 has more power, Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 2.0 V6 TB is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 2.0 V6 TB and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6: 0.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
218 hp
163 kW
8.3 s
236 km/h
147 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
200 hp
149 kW
7.7 s
228 km/h
142 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
237 L
8.4 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,285 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLK (A208)CLK 320 V6Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
Power
218 hp
163 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
7.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
237 L
8.4 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,285 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in
Range score
569 km
353 mi
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Trunk score
237 L
8.4 cu ft
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) CLK 320 V6

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 127 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 2.0 V6 TB

  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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