The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 200 (11 - 16) vs. Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport (11 - 12)
€ 39,400

€ 119,500

€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,500
ⓘ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 SLK 200 is 18.8 cm longer, 6.3 cm narrower and 17.4 cm taller than the Tesla Roadster 2.5.
Mercedes SLK 200
Tesla Roadster 2.5
1301
1810
2006
1127
1873
2073
1810 mm
Width
1873 mm
2006 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1301 mm
Height
1127 mm
2430
4134
2352
3946
4134 mm
Length
3946 mm
2430 mm
Wheelbase
2352 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 200
Tesla Roadster 2.5
1435 kg
Kerb Weight
1315 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1490 kg

Weight Difference:
120 kg
8.36 %

General
Mercedes SLK 200
Tesla Roadster 2.5
R172
Generation
Roadster
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Electricity

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 200
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Asynchronous motor
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
M 271.820
Engine Code
SPORT

4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
181 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Power
288 bhp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes SLK 200
181 bhp
288 bhp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
270 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 0 rpm
Mercedes SLK 200
270 NM
400 NM
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Performance
Mercedes SLK 200
Tesla Roadster 2.5
149 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
51 m
0.000 sec

Tesla Roadster 2.5
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7.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.57 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLK 200
7.93 kg/bhp
4.57 kg/bhp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 200
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
27 kWh✽
( 151 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes SLK 200
44 mpg
151 MPGe
Tesla Roadster 2.5
32 mpg
city
No data
56 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 kWh
583 mi
Range
211 mi
Mercedes SLK 200
583 mi
211 mi
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 SLK 200
121.2 kWh
53.6 kWh
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 200
Tesla Roadster 2.5
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
315 kg
Maximum Payload
175 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
No data




No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data