The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 280 (08 - 11) vs. Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
€ 42,600
€ 100,000
€ 42,600
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 280 is 16.1 cm longer, 8.5 cm narrower and 16.9 cm taller than the Tesla Roadster.
Mercedes SLK 280
Tesla Roadster
1296
1788
2005
1127
1873
2073
1788 mm
Width
1873 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1296 mm
Height
1127 mm
2430
4107
2352
3946
4107 mm
Length
3946 mm
2430 mm
Wheelbase
2352 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 280
Tesla Roadster
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1315 kg
1755 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1490 kg
Weight Difference:
125 kg
8.68 %
General
Mercedes SLK 280
Tesla Roadster
R171
Generation
Roadster
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Electricity
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 280
Tesla Roadster
V6 petrol 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
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
249 bhp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
228 bhp
249 bhp
Tesla Roadster
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 0 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
300 NM
380 NM
Tesla Roadster
Performance
Mercedes SLK 280
Tesla Roadster
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
53 m
0.000 sec
Tesla Roadster
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6.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.28 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLK 280
6.32 kg/bhp
5.28 kg/bhp
Tesla Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 280
Tesla Roadster
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
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 280
30 mpg
151 MPGe
Tesla Roadster
21 mpg
city
No data
42 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 kWh
468 mi
Range
211 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
468 mi
211 mi
Tesla Roadster
Environmental Impact
176.2 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
176.2 kWh
53.6 kWh
Tesla Roadster
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
220 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 280
Tesla Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
315 kg
Maximum Payload
175 kg
300 L
Boot Capacity
No data
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
