Compare Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster vs Pagani Zonda Roadster vs Alpina Roadster V8

Variants
Roadster
Final Edition GT Roadster
GT Roadster
Zonda Roadster
Zonda Cinque Roadster
Zonda Roadster F

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
173 L / 6.1 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
14.0 L / 14.8 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.5 L / 10.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
85.0 L / 22.5 gal
73.0 L / 19.3 gal
Passengers
2
2
2
Payload
335 kg / 739 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
255/35 R20
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.0 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height
1261 mm / 49.6 in
1320 mm / 52.0 in
Size | Length
4638 mm / 182.6 in
4400 mm / 173.2 in
Size | Width
2055 mm / 80.9 in
1830 mm / 72.0 in
Track Width | Front
1682.0 mm / 66.2 in
1550.0 mm / 61.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1570.0 mm / 61.8 in
Weight
1615.0 kg / 3560.5 lbs
Wheel Size
19 in, 20 in
19 in, 20 in
Wheelbase
2680 mm / 105.5 in
2730 mm / 107.5 in
2505 mm / 98.6 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.3 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.0 sec
CO2 Emission
308 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.36
Fuel Economy
13.2 L/100km / 17.8 MPG (combined) | 19.9 L/100km / 11.8 MPG (urban) | 9.3 L/100km / 25.3 MPG (highway)
9.3 L/100km / 25.3 MPG (combined) | 15.0 L/100km / 15.7 MPG (urban) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
260.0 km/h / 161.6 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Mid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine
M 159.980
Engine | Bore
102.2 mm / 4.0 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.3:1
10.5:1
Engine | Displacement
6.2 L / 378.8 cu-in / 6208.0 cc
7.3 L / 444.9 cu-in / 7291.0 cc
4.8 L / 295.2 cu-in / 4837.0 cc
Engine | Power
381.0 hp / 284.1 kW @ 5800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
78.8 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
94.6 mm / 3.7 in
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
650 Nm / 479.4 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm
520 Nm / 383.5 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
6-speed
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Double clutch transmission (DCT)
Manual

Production

Availability
2002 ~ 2006

Reviews

Neofiliac score
92%
98%
83%
Pros
  • Superb performance
  • Gorgeous styling
  • Great drivetrain reliability
  • Good build quality
  • Exceptionally sensuous styling
  • Jewel-like instrument and controls
  • Superb V12 engine
  • Exceptional chassis and suspension
  • Very light
  • Superb styling (but not better than the Z8)
  • Good handling (but not better than the Z8)
Cons
  • No gull wing doors
  • High 0.36 drag coefficient
  • Very little cargo space
  • Too exclusive
  • A downgrade from the standard E52 Z8

Price

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