The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLC 200 (16 - 20) vs. Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
€ 40,200
€ 100,000
€ 40,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,000
ⓘ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 Mercedes SLC 200 is 7.4 inches longer, 2.5 inches narrower and 6.9 inches taller than the Tesla Roadster.
Mercedes SLC 200
Tesla Roadster
51.2
71.3
79
44.4
73.7
81.6
71.3 in
Width
73.7 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
51.2 in
Height
44.4 in
95.7
162.7
92.6
155.4
162.7 in
Length
155.4 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
92.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLC 200
Tesla Roadster
3208 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3285 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.63 %
General
Mercedes SLC 200
Tesla Roadster
R172
Generation
Roadster
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLC 200
Tesla Roadster
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Asynchronous motor
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
SPORT
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes SLC 200
181 hp
249 hp
Tesla Roadster
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes SLC 200
221 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Tesla Roadster
Performance
Mercedes SLC 200
Tesla Roadster
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLC 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Tesla Roadster
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17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.64 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 200
17.72 lb/hp
11.64 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLC 200
Tesla Roadster
Fuel Economy
39 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.)
Mercedes SLC 200
39 mpg
126 MPGe
Tesla Roadster
29 mpg
city
No data
48 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 kWh
611 mi
Range
211 mi
Mercedes SLC 200
611 mi
211 mi
Tesla Roadster
Environmental Impact
115.6 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
Mercedes SLC 200
115.6 kWh
53.6 kWh
Tesla Roadster
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLC 200
Tesla Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
386 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
No data
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
