Car comparison

Alpine A110 1.8vsMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 SLC 300

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

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Alpine A110

1.8

252 hp1800 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2017-2021
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016

SLC 300

245 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2020

Comparison overview

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Alpine A110 1.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    252 hp
    188 kW
  • Lightest
    1,103 kg
    2,432 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    228 hp/t
    170 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    138 g/km
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    38/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpineA1101.8Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300
Power
252hp188kW
245hp183kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,103kg2,432lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight-
1,820kg4,012lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
79.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
15.3s
Calculated
21.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
228hp/t170kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
738km458mi
Calculated
968km601mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,800cc110cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,180mm165in
4,133mm163in
Width
1,798mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,252mm49in
1,301mm51in
Wheelbase
2,420mm95in
2,430mm96in
Front track
1,556mm61in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,553mm61in
1,565mm62in
Trunk volume-
225L
Max trunk volume-
335L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
45L
60L
CO2 emissions
138g/km
144g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpine A110 1.8Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300PowerTorque
  • Alpine A110 1.8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpineA1101.86,000 rpm2,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 3005,500 rpm1,300-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpineA1101.8Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.3 s
21.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA1101.8
252 hp
188 kW
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300
245 hp
183 kW

Alpine A110 1.8 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300 and Alpine A110 1.8: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA1101.8
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA1101.8
1,103 kg
2,432 lb
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300
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
AlpineA1101.8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA1101.84.5 s
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 3005.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpine A110 1.8 and Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300: 1.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA1101.8
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA1101.8
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA1101.8
738 km
458 mi
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300
968 km
601 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpineA1101.8
252 hp
188 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300
245 hp
183 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
AlpineA1101.8
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,180 mm
164.6 in
Height
1,252 mm
49.3 in
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,133 mm
162.7 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AlpineA1101.8
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Alpine A110 1.8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AlpineA1101.8
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
4.5 s
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AlpineA1101.8
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpineA1101.8Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 300
Power
252 hp
188 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,103 kg
2,432 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,180 mm
164.6 in
Height
1,252 mm
49.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,133 mm
162.7 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in
Range score
738 km
458 mi
968 km
601 mi
CO2 score
138 g/km
144 g/km
Trunk score
-
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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
VehicleAlpine A110 1.8Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpine A110 1.8

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 327 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 57 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 6 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 300

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 230 km (143 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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