The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor (08 - 11) vs. Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)

€ 38,100
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor (08 - 11) Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
€ 100,000
 Tesla Roadster (09 - 11) Tesla Roadster
€ 38,100
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 SLK 200 Compressor is 6.3 inches longer, 3.8 inches narrower and 6.7 inches taller than the Tesla Roadster.
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Tesla Roadster
51
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor (08 - 11)
70
78.9
44.4
Blueprint Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
73.7
81.6
70 in
Width
73.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
51 in
Height
44.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor (08 - 11)
95.7
161.7
Blueprint Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
92.6
155.4
161.7 in
Length
155.4 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
92.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Tesla Roadster
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3759 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3285 lb
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.38 %
Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)

General

Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Tesla Roadster
R171
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 SLK 200 Compressor
Tesla Roadster
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Asyn­chronous motor
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.954
Engine Code
SPORT
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
181 hp
249 hp
Tesla Roadster
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Tesla Roadster

Performance

Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Tesla Roadster
147 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Roadster

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16.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.64 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
16.93 lb/hp
11.64 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Tesla Roadster
Fuel Economy
31 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 SLK 200 Compressor
31 mpg
126 MPGe
Tesla Roadster
21 mpg
city
No data
41 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 kWh
565 mi
Range
211 mi
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
565 mi
211 mi
Tesla Roadster
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
53.6 kWh
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
145.8 kWh
53.6 kWh
Tesla Roadster
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Tesla Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
386 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
No data
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data