1970 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL
Dimensions Comparison

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1970 Alfa Romeo Spider (115)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider and the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL comes in at 4532 mm (178.43 in), giving it a 272 mm (10.71 in) (6.0 %) advantage over the 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider at 4260 mm (167.72 in). Looking at width, the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL stretches to 1827 mm (71.93 in), making it 197 mm (7.76 in) (10.8 %) wider than the 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider at 1630 mm (64.17 in). As for height, the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL reaches 1298 mm (51.10 in), which is 8 mm (0.31 in) (0.6 %) taller than 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
4260 mm167.7 in
4532 mm178.4 in
Width
1630 mm64.2 in
1827 mm71.9 in
Height
1290 mm50.8 in
1298 mm51.1 in

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

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

General Info

Body Style:

Cabriolet
Roadster

Model Year:

1970
2006

Production:

1966-1993 Discontinued Model
2006-2008 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

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

Width:

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

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
2033 mm80.0 in

Height:

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

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

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

Trunk Capacity (Max):

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

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

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

Maximal permitted Weight:

-
2120-2385 kg4674-5258 lbs

Roof Load:

-
75 kg165 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

  • 14 inches
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

Tire Size:

  • 185/70 R14 (W:185 | H:70 | D:14)
  • 195/60 R15 (W:195 | H:60 | D:15)
  • 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)

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