The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16) vs. Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport (11 - 12)
€ 53,100
€ 119,500
€ 53,100
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 350 is 7.4 inches longer, 2.5 inches narrower and 6.9 inches taller than the Tesla Roadster 2.5.
Mercedes SLK 350
Tesla Roadster 2.5
51.2
71.3
79
44.4
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
95.7
162.8
92.6
155.4
162.8 in
Length
155.4 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
92.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 350
Tesla Roadster 2.5
3395 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3285 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.61 %
General
Mercedes SLK 350
Tesla Roadster 2.5
R172
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 2.5
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Asynchronous motor
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.956
Engine Code
SPORT
4
Valves
0
6
Cylinders
0
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
288 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes SLK 350
302 hp
288 hp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes SLK 350
273 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Performance
Mercedes SLK 350
Tesla Roadster 2.5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Tesla Roadster 2.5
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11.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.07 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 350
11.24 lb/hp
10.07 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 350
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Fuel Economy
33 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
33 mpg
126 MPGe
Tesla Roadster 2.5
24 mpg
city
No data
43 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 kWh
525 mi
Range
211 mi
Mercedes SLK 350
525 mi
211 mi
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Environmental Impact
134.5 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
134.5 kWh
53.6 kWh
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 350
Tesla Roadster 2.5
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
