The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 350 7G-TRONIC (04 - 08) vs. Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
€ 48,500
€ 100,000
€ 48,500
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 350 is 5.6 inches longer, 3.3 inches narrower and 6.7 inches taller than the Tesla Roadster.
Mercedes SLK 350
Tesla Roadster
51.1
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
51.1 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 350
Tesla Roadster
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3285 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.45 %
General
Mercedes SLK 350
Tesla Roadster
R171
Generation
Roadster
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 350
Tesla Roadster
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Asynchronous motor
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.963
Engine Code
SPORT
4
Valves
0
6
Cylinders
0
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes SLK 350
268 hp
249 hp
Tesla Roadster
258 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes SLK 350
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Tesla Roadster
Performance
Mercedes SLK 350
Tesla Roadster
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Tesla Roadster
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12.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.64 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 350
12.22 lb/hp
11.64 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 350
Tesla Roadster
Fuel Economy
23 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 350
23 mpg
126 MPGe
Tesla Roadster
17 mpg
city
No data
30 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 kWh
431 mi
Range
211 mi
Mercedes SLK 350
431 mi
211 mi
Tesla Roadster
Environmental Impact
191.4 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 350
191.4 kWh
53.6 kWh
Tesla Roadster
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 350
Tesla Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
386 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
No data
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
