The Comparative Analysis :

Tesla Roadster (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes SLK 200 (11 - 16)

€ 100,000
Tesla Roadster (09 - 11) Tesla Roadster
€ 39,400
 Mercedes SLK 200 (11 - 16) Mercedes SLK 200
€ 100,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400

ⓘ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 18.8 cm shorter, 6.3 cm wider and 17.4 cm lower than the Mercedes SLK 200.
Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200
1127
Blueprint Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
1873
2073
1301
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 200 (11 - 16)
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 SLK 200 (11 - 16)
2430
4134
3946 mm
Length
4134 mm
2352 mm
Wheelbase
2430 mm

Vehicle Weight

Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200
1315 kg
Kerb Weight
1435 kg
1490 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
120 kg
8.36 %
Mercedes SLK 200 (11 - 16)

General

Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200
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 SLK 200
Asyn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
SPORT
Engine Code
M 271.820
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
249 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Tesla Roadster
249 bhp
181 bhp
Mercedes SLK 200
380 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1800 rpm
Tesla Roadster
380 NM
270 NM
Mercedes SLK 200

Performance

Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

53 m
0.000 sec

Tesla Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 200

▶ REPLAY
5.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.93 kg/bhp
Tesla Roadster
5.28 kg/bhp
7.93 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLK 200

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200
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
44 mpg
Tesla Roadster
151 MPGe
44 mpg
Mercedes SLK 200
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
56 mpg
56 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
211 mi
Range
583 mi
Tesla Roadster
211 mi
583 mi
Mercedes SLK 200
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).
121.2 kWh
Tesla Roadster
53.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes SLK 200
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200
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