The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLK 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)

€ 42,500
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
€ 100,000
 Tesla Roadster (09 - 11) Tesla Roadster
€ 42,500
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 250 CDI is 7.4 inches longer, 2.5 inches narrower and 6.9 inches taller than the Tesla Roadster.
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Tesla Roadster
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
71.3
79
44.4
Blueprint Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
95.7
162.8
Blueprint Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
92.6
155.4
162.8 in
Length
155.4 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
92.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Tesla Roadster
3505 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3285 lb
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
606 lb
17.29 %
Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)

General

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

Engine

Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Tesla Roadster
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
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
201 hp
249 hp
Tesla Roadster
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
369 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Tesla Roadster

Performance

Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Tesla Roadster
151 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 250 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Roadster

▶ REPLAY
17.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.64 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
17.44 lb/hp
11.64 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Tesla Roadster
Fuel Economy
48 mpg  ( 54 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.)
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 250 CDI
54 MPGe
126 MPGe
Tesla Roadster
39 mpg
city
No data
57 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 kWh
761 mi
Range
211 mi
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
761 mi
211 mi
Tesla Roadster
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
53.6 kWh
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
100.7 kWh
53.6 kWh
Tesla Roadster
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
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