The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Roadster (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes SLK 200 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
€ 100,000
€ 41,800
€ 100,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800
ⓘ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 7.4 inches shorter, 2.5 inches wider and 6.9 inches lower than the Mercedes SLK 200.
Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200
44.4
73.7
81.6
51.2
71.3
79
73.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79 in
44.4 in
Height
51.2 in
92.6
155.4
95.7
162.8
155.4 in
Length
162.8 in
92.6 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3285 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.55 %
General
Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200
Roadster
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
SPORT
Engine Code
M 274.920
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
249 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5250 rpm
Tesla Roadster
249 hp
181 hp
Mercedes SLK 200
280 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Tesla Roadster
280 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 200
Performance
Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200
130 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Tesla Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 200
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11.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster
11.64 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200
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
39 mpg
Tesla Roadster
126 MPGe
39 mpg
Mercedes SLK 200
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
56 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
211 mi
Range
611 mi
Tesla Roadster
211 mi
611 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).
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).
115.6 kWh
Tesla Roadster
53.6 kWh
115.6 kWh
Mercedes SLK 200
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
386 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
No data
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
