The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA Roadster S (03 - 05) vs. Tesla Roadster 2.5 (11 - 12)
€ 55,000
€ 101,700
€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The ALPINA Roadster S is 5.7 inches longer, 3.6 inches narrower and 6.6 inches taller than the Tesla Roadster 2.5.
ALPINA Roadster S
Tesla Roadster 2.5
51
70.1
78
44.4
73.7
81.6
70.1 in
Width
73.7 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
51 in
Height
44.4 in
98.2
161.1
92.6
155.4
161.1 in
Length
155.4 in
98.2 in
Wheelbase
92.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA Roadster S
Tesla Roadster 2.5
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3285 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.38 %
General
ALPINA Roadster S
Tesla Roadster 2.5
E85
Generation
Roadster
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA Roadster S
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Asynchronous motor
E5/1
Engine Code
SPORT
4
Valves
0
6
Cylinders
0
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
296 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
288 hp
at 0 rpm
ALPINA Roadster S
296 hp
288 hp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
267 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
ALPINA Roadster S
267 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Performance
ALPINA Roadster S
Tesla Roadster 2.5
165 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA Roadster S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Tesla Roadster 2.5
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9.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.07 lb/hp
ALPINA Roadster S
9.83 lb/hp
10.07 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA Roadster S
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
27 kWh✽
( 126 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
ALPINA Roadster S
24 mpg
126 MPGe
Tesla Roadster 2.5
15 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 kWh
345 mi
Range
211 mi
ALPINA Roadster S
345 mi
211 mi
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Environmental Impact
187.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
53.6 kWh
ALPINA Roadster S
187.5 kWh
53.6 kWh
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA Roadster S
Tesla Roadster 2.5
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
661 lb
Maximum Payload
386 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
No data
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
