The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (11 - 16) vs. Tesla Roadster 2.5 (11 - 12)
€ 73,500
€ 101,700
€ 73,500
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 55 AMG is 7.4 inches longer, 2.5 inches narrower and 6.9 inches taller than the Tesla Roadster 2.5.
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
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 55 AMG
Tesla Roadster 2.5
3549 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3285 lb
Weight Difference:
650 lb
18.31 %
General
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Tesla Roadster 2.5
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 2.5
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
288 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
416 hp
288 hp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
398 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Performance
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Tesla Roadster 2.5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Tesla Roadster 2.5
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8.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.07 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
8.53 lb/hp
10.07 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Tesla Roadster 2.5
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 2.5
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 2.5
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).
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 2.5
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 2.5
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
