The Comparative Analysis :

Tesla Roadster (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA Roadster S (03 - 05)

€ 100,000
Tesla Roadster (09 - 11) Tesla Roadster
€ 55,000
 ALPINA Roadster S (03 - 05) ALPINA Roadster S
€ 100,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000

ⓘ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 Tesla Roadster is 5.7 inches shorter, 3.6 inches wider and 6.6 inches lower than the ALPINA Roadster S.
Tesla Roadster
ALPINA Roadster S
44.4
Blueprint Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
73.7
81.6
51
Blueprint ALPINA Roadster S (03 - 05)
70.1
78
73.7 in
Width
70.1 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
44.4 in
Height
51 in
Blueprint Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
92.6
155.4
Blueprint ALPINA Roadster S (03 - 05)
98.2
161.1
155.4 in
Length
161.1 in
92.6 in
Wheelbase
98.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Tesla Roadster
ALPINA Roadster S
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3285 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3571 lb
Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.38 %
ALPINA Roadster S (03 - 05)

General

Tesla Roadster
ALPINA Roadster S
Roadster
Generation
E85
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Tesla Roadster
ALPINA Roadster S
Asyn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
SPORT
Engine Code
E5/1
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
6
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
249 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6300 rpm
Tesla Roadster
249 hp
296 hp
ALPINA Roadster S
280 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Tesla Roadster
280 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA Roadster S

Performance

Tesla Roadster
ALPINA Roadster S
130 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA Roadster S

▶ REPLAY
11.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.83 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster
11.64 lb/hp
9.83 lb/hp
ALPINA Roadster S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Tesla Roadster
ALPINA Roadster S
Fuel Economy
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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
24 mpg
Tesla Roadster
126 MPGe
24 mpg
ALPINA Roadster S
No data
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
56 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
211 mi
Range
345 mi
Tesla Roadster
211 mi
345 mi
ALPINA Roadster S
Environmental Impact
53.6 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).
187.5 kWh
Tesla Roadster
53.6 kWh
187.5 kWh
ALPINA Roadster S
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Tesla Roadster
ALPINA Roadster S
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
386 lb
Maximum Payload
661 lb
No data
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data