The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor (08 - 11) vs. Tesla Roadster 2.5 (11 - 12)
€ 47,700
€ 101,700
€ 47,700
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 350 Sportmotor is 6.3 inches longer, 3.3 inches narrower and 6.7 inches taller than the Tesla Roadster 2.5.
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
Tesla Roadster 2.5
51.1
70.4
78.9
44.4
73.7
81.6
70.4 in
Width
73.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
51.1 in
Height
44.4 in
95.7
161.7
92.6
155.4
161.7 in
Length
155.4 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
92.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
Tesla Roadster 2.5
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3285 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.25 %
General
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
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 350 Sportmotor
Tesla Roadster 2.5
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Asynchronous motor
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.969
Engine Code
SPORT
4
Valves
0
6
Cylinders
0
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
301 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
288 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
301 hp
288 hp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
266 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
266 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Performance
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
Tesla Roadster 2.5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Tesla Roadster 2.5
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10.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.07 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
10.73 lb/hp
10.07 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Fuel Economy
25 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 Sportmotor
25 mpg
126 MPGe
Tesla Roadster 2.5
17 mpg
city
No data
34 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 kWh
458 mi
Range
211 mi
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
458 mi
211 mi
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Environmental Impact
179.9 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 Sportmotor
179.9 kWh
53.6 kWh
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
Tesla Roadster 2.5
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
739 lb
Maximum Payload
386 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
No data
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
