The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLK 55 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (11 - 16) vs. Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)

€ 73,500
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (11 - 16) Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
€ 100,000
 Tesla Roadster (09 - 11) Tesla Roadster
€ 73,500
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 55 AMG is 7.4 inches longer, 2.5 inches narrower and 6.9 inches taller than the Tesla Roadster.
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Tesla Roadster
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 55 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (11 - 16)
71.3
79
44.4
Blueprint Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 55 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (11 - 16)
95.7
162.8
Blueprint Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
92.6
155.4
162.8 in
Length
155.4 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
92.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Tesla Roadster
3549 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3285 lb
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
650 lb
18.31 %
Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)

General

Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Tesla Roadster
R172
Generation
Roadster
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Tesla Roadster
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Asyn­chronous motor
Mercedes-Benz M 152
Engine Series
M 152.980
Engine Code
SPORT
4
Valves
0
8
Cylinders
0
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
416 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
416 hp
249 hp
Tesla Roadster
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
398 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Tesla Roadster

Performance

Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Tesla Roadster
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 55 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Roadster

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8.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.64 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
8.53 lb/hp
11.64 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Tesla Roadster
Fuel Economy
28 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 55 AMG
28 mpg
126 MPGe
Tesla Roadster
20 mpg
city
No data
38 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 kWh
518 mi
Range
211 mi
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
518 mi
211 mi
Tesla Roadster
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
53.6 kWh
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
159.2 kWh
53.6 kWh
Tesla Roadster
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Tesla Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
661 lb
Maximum Payload
386 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
No data
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data