The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLK 250 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport (11 - 12)

€ 40,100
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
€ 119,500
 Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport (11 - 12) Tesla Roadster 2.5
€ 40,100
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 250 CDI is 18.8 cm longer, 6.3 cm narrower and 17.4 cm taller than the Tesla Roadster 2.5.
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Tesla Roadster 2.5
1301
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 250 CDI (12 - 15)
1810
2006
1127
Blueprint Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport (11 - 12)
1873
2073
1810 mm
Width
1873 mm
2006 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1301 mm
Height
1127 mm
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 250 CDI (12 - 15)
2430
4134
Blueprint Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport (11 - 12)
2352
3946
4134 mm
Length
3946 mm
2430 mm
Wheelbase
2352 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Tesla Roadster 2.5
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1315 kg
1885 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1490 kg
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
255 kg
16.24 %
Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport (11 - 12)

General

Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Tesla Roadster 2.5
R172
Generation
Roadster
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Asyn­chronous motor
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.980
Engine Code
SPORT
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
201 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
288 bhp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
201 bhp
288 bhp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 0 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
500 NM
400 NM
Tesla Roadster 2.5

Performance

Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Tesla Roadster 2.5
152 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 250 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

51 m
0.000 sec

Tesla Roadster 2.5

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7.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.57 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
7.81 kg/bhp
4.57 kg/bhp
Tesla Roadster 2.5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Fuel Economy
59 mpg  ( 66 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.)
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 250 CDI
66 MPGe
151 MPGe
Tesla Roadster 2.5
46 mpg
city
No data
71 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 kWh
777 mi
Range
211 mi
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
777 mi
211 mi
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 250 CDI
98.8 kWh
53.6 kWh
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
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