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2006 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider

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      Here’s how the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL and the 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider compare in size:

      In terms of length, the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL measures 4532 mm (178.43 in), making it 272 mm (10.71 in) (6.0 %) longer than the 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider at 4260 mm (167.72 in). Looking at width, the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL spans 1827 mm (71.93 in), which is 197 mm (7.76 in) (10.8 %) broader than the 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider at 1630 mm (64.17 in). As for height, the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL stands at 1298 mm (51.10 in), giving it an extra 8 mm (0.31 in) (0.6 %) compared to the 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider at 1290 mm (50.79 in).

      Overall, the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL is longer, wider and taller than the 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider.

      Length
      4532 mm178.4 in
      4260 mm167.7 in
      Width
      1827 mm71.9 in
      1630 mm64.2 in
      Height
      1298 mm51.1 in
      1290 mm50.8 in

      2006 Mercedes-Benz SL Side View Left
      4532 mm178.4 in 🟒 +272 mm+10.7 in (+6.4%)
      1970 Alfa Romeo Spider Side View Left
      4260 mm167.7 in πŸ”΄ -272 mm-10.7 in (-6.0%)
      2006 Mercedes-Benz SL Front View
      1827 mm71.9 in 🟒 +197 mm+7.8 in (+12.1%)
      1970 Alfa Romeo Spider Front View
      1630 mm64.2 in πŸ”΄ -197 mm-7.8 in (-10.8%)
      2006 Mercedes-Benz SL Rear View
      1298 mm51.1 in 🟒 +8 mm+0.3 in (+0.6%)
      1970 Alfa Romeo Spider Front View
      1290 mm50.8 in πŸ”΄ -8 mm-0.3 in (-0.6%)
      2006 Mercedes-Benz SL
      1970 Alfa Romeo Spider

      Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

      General Info

      Body Style:

      Roadster
      Cabriolet

      Model Year:

      2006
      1970

      Production:

      2006-2008 Discontinued Model
      1966-1993 Discontinued Model

      Dimensions

      Length:

      4532 mm178.4 in
      🟒 +272 mm+10.7 in (+6.4%)
      4260 mm167.7 in
      πŸ”΄ -272 mm-10.7 in (-6.0%)

      Width:

      1827 mm71.9 in
      🟒 +197 mm+7.8 in (+12.1%)
      1630 mm64.2 in
      πŸ”΄ -197 mm-7.8 in (-10.8%)

      Width (Folded Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Width (Opened Mirrors):

      2033 mm80.0 in
      -

      Height:

      1298 mm51.1 in
      🟒 +8 mm+0.3 in (+0.6%)
      1290 mm50.8 in
      πŸ”΄ -8 mm-0.3 in (-0.6%)

      Ground Clearance:

      -
      -

      Trunk Capacity:

      235 liter8.3 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -65 liter-2.3 cu ft (-21.7%)
      300 liter10.6 cu ft
      🟒 +65 liter+2.3 cu ft (+27.7%)

      Trunk Capacity (Max):

      339 liter12.0 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -161 liter-5.7 cu ft (-32.2%)
      500 liter17.7 cu ft
      🟒 +161 liter+5.7 cu ft (+47.5%)

      Weight Specifications

      Curb Weight:

      1750-2045 kg3858-4508 lbs
      🟒 +470 kg+1036 lbs (+36.7%) - 🟒 +805 kg+1775 lbs (+64.9%)
      1240-1280 kg2734-2822 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -805 kg-1775 lbs (-39.4%) - πŸ”΄ -470 kg-1036 lbs (-26.9%)

      Maximal permitted Weight:

      2120-2385 kg4674-5258 lbs
      -

      Roof Load:

      75 kg165 lbs
      -

      Tire Specifications

      Rims Size:

      18-inch rims:
      • 9.5J x 18
      • 8.5J x 18
      17-inch rims:
      • 8.5J x 17
      Other Rims:
      • 8.5 J x 17 H 2
      19-inch rims:
      • 9.5J x 19
      • 8.5J x 19
      • 14 inches

      Tire Size:

      • 255/40 R18 (W:255 | H:40 | D:18)
      • 255/40 R19 (W:255 | H:40 | D:19)
      • 255/45 R17 (W:255 | H:45 | D:17)
      • 255/45 R 17 98 W (W:255 | H:45 | D:17)
      • 285/35 R18 (W:285 | H:35 | D:18)
      • 285/35 R19 (W:285 | H:35 | D:19)
      • 185/70 R14 (W:185 | H:70 | D:14)
      • 195/60 R15 (W:195 | H:60 | D:15)

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