The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08) vs. Tesla Roadster 2.5 (11 - 12)
€ 41,200
€ 101,700
€ 41,200
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 280 is 5.6 inches longer, 3.3 inches narrower and 6.7 inches taller than the Tesla Roadster 2.5.
Mercedes SLK 280
Tesla Roadster 2.5
51
70.4
77.6
44.4
73.7
81.6
70.4 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 280
Tesla Roadster 2.5
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3285 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.69 %
General
Mercedes SLK 280
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 280
Tesla Roadster 2.5
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Asynchronous motor
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.942
Engine Code
SPORT
4
Valves
0
6
Cylinders
0
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
228 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
288 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
228 hp
288 hp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
221 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
221 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Performance
Mercedes SLK 280
Tesla Roadster 2.5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Tesla Roadster 2.5
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13.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.07 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 280
13.93 lb/hp
10.07 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 280
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Fuel Economy
24 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 280
24 mpg
126 MPGe
Tesla Roadster 2.5
17 mpg
city
No data
33 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 kWh
449 mi
Range
211 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
449 mi
211 mi
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
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 280
183.8 kWh
53.6 kWh
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 280
Tesla Roadster 2.5
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
