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4C Spider vs AMG A 35

Alfa Romeo · Mercedes-Benz

1/4 Mile winner
4C Spider
Beats the AMG A 35 by 0.25s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the 4C Spider beats the AMG A 35 comfortably, finishing 0.25 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 4C Spider thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
237 hp
306 hp
0–100 km/h
4.5s
4.7s
Top speed
257 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
I4 Turbo
I4 Turbo
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
350 Nm
400 Nm
Price
$67,000
$60,000

Simulated race times

Distance
4C Spider
AMG A 35
100 m
5.571s
5.676s
1/8 mile
8.245s
8.404s
1/4 mile
12.419s
12.667s
1 km
22.349s
22.831s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: AMG A 35 is $60,000 vs $67,000 for the 4C Spider — a $7,000 gap. Power: AMG A 35 makes 69 hp more (237 vs 306). 0–100 km/h: 4C Spider is 0.20s quicker (4.5s vs 4.7s). Top speed: 4C Spider runs to 257 km/h, 7 km/h higher than AMG A 35.

FAQ

Which is faster, the 4C Spider or the AMG A 35?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 4C Spider is faster, beating the AMG A 35 by 0.25 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 4C Spider vs the AMG A 35?

The 4C Spider hits 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds, while the AMG A 35 does it in 4.7 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The 4C Spider produces 237 hp; the AMG A 35 produces 306 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The 4C Spider tops out at 257 km/h, and the AMG A 35 reaches 250 km/h.

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