The Comparative Analysis :

Tesla Roadster (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes SLC 180 (16 - 19)

€ 100,000
Tesla Roadster (09 - 11) Tesla Roadster
€ 35,300
 Mercedes SLC 180 (16 - 19) Mercedes SLC 180
€ 100,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300

ⓘ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 18.7 cm shorter, 6.3 cm wider and 17.4 cm lower than the Mercedes SLC 180.
Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLC 180
1127
Blueprint Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
1873
2073
1301
Blueprint Mercedes SLC 180 (16 - 19)
1810
2006
1873 mm
Width
1810 mm
2073 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2006 mm
1127 mm
Height
1301 mm
Blueprint Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
2352
3946
Blueprint Mercedes SLC 180 (16 - 19)
2430
4133
3946 mm
Length
4133 mm
2352 mm
Wheelbase
2430 mm

Vehicle Weight

Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLC 180
1315 kg
Kerb Weight
1435 kg
1490 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
120 kg
8.36 %
Mercedes SLC 180 (16 - 19)

General

Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLC 180
Roadster
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLC 180
Asyn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
SPORT
Engine Code
M 274.910
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
249 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Tesla Roadster
249 bhp
154 bhp
Mercedes SLC 180
380 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1200 rpm
Tesla Roadster
380 NM
250 NM
Mercedes SLC 180

Performance

Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLC 180
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

53 m
0.000 sec

Tesla Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLC 180

▶ REPLAY
5.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
Tesla Roadster
5.28 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLC 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLC 180
Fuel Economy
27 kWh✽  ( 151 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
50 mpg
Tesla Roadster
151 MPGe
50 mpg
Mercedes SLC 180
No data
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
56 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
211 mi
Range
665 mi
Tesla Roadster
211 mi
665 mi
Mercedes SLC 180
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).
106.1 kWh
Tesla Roadster
53.6 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mercedes SLC 180
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLC 180
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
175 kg
Maximum Payload
315 kg
No data
Boot Capacity
335 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data