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Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 2.0 V6 TBvsMercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8

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

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Alfa Romeo Spider (916)

2.0 V6 TB

200 hp1997 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible1998-2002
VS

Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet

280 SE 3.5 V8

200 hp3499 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1969-1971

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 2.0 V6 TB

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    140 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    49/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TBMercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200hp149kW
200hp149kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
286Nm211lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
97.8s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
105.1s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
9.4s
0-200 km/h
37.4s
Calculated
80.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
8.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
173Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
607km377mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
3,499cc214cu in
Length
4,285mm169in
4,905mm193in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,320mm52in
1,435mm56in
Wheelbase
2,540mm100in
2,750mm108in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,482mm58in
Rear track
1,505mm59in
1,485mm58in
Trunk volume
110L
530L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
5
Fuel tank
70L
82L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 2.0 V6 TBMercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8PowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 2.0 V6 TB: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB5,600 rpm2,400 rpm5,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V85,800 rpm4,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TBMercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
8.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
9.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.4 s
80.3 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
134 km/h
83 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
200 hp
149 kW
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
200 hp
149 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
286 Nm
211 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
1,650 kg
3,638 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
228 km/h
142 mph
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
205 km/h
127 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB7.7 s
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V89.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 2.0 V6 TB and Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8: 1.7 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TB
200 hp
149 kW
7.7 s
228 km/h
142 mph
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
200 hp
149 kW
9.4 s
205 km/h
127 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
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
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h9.4 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,905 mm
193.1 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa RomeoSpider (916)2.0 V6 TBMercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200 hp
149 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
286 Nm
211 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
9.4 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Fuel consumption
-
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,905 mm
193.1 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Range score
-
607 km
377 mi
Trunk score
110 L
3.9 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8
Consumption13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,025 L535 US gal445 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,544 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 2.0 V6 TB

  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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