The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor Automatic (04 - 08) vs. Tesla Roadster 2.5 (11 - 12)
€ 38,100

€ 101,700

€ 38,100
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 Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor is 5.6 inches longer, 3.8 inches narrower and 6.7 inches taller than the Tesla Roadster 2.5.
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Tesla Roadster 2.5
51
70
77.6
44.4
73.7
81.6
70 in
Width
73.7 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
51 in
Height
44.4 in
95.7
161
92.6
155.4
161 in
Length
155.4 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
92.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Tesla Roadster 2.5
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3759 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3285 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.05 %

General
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Tesla Roadster 2.5
R171
Generation
Roadster
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Asynchronous motor
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.944
Engine Code
SPORT

4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
161 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
288 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
161 hp
288 hp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
177 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
177 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Performance
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Tesla Roadster 2.5
140 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Roadster 2.5
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19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.07 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
19.38 lb/hp
10.07 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Fuel Economy
27 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
27 mpg
126 MPGe
Tesla Roadster 2.5
19 mpg
city
No data
35 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 kWh
494 mi
Range
211 mi
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
494 mi
211 mi
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Environmental Impact
166.7 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 Compressor
166.7 kWh
53.6 kWh
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Tesla Roadster 2.5
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
639 lb
Maximum Payload
386 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
No data




No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data