2004 Alpina Roadster vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2004 Alpina Roadster and 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS (469 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2004 Alpina Roadster. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2004 Alpina Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 340 kg more than 2004 Alpina Roadster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS (701 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alpina Roadster. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alpina Roadster. 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 2004 Alpina Roadster has manual transmission. 2004 Alpina Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alpina Roadster | 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Alpina | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Roadster | CLS |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 469 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 701 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
