The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Roadster (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor (08 - 11)
€ 100,000
€ 38,100
€ 100,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100
ⓘ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 16.1 cm shorter, 9.6 cm wider and 16.9 cm lower than the Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor.
Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
1127
1873
2073
1296
1777
2005
1873 mm
Width
1777 mm
2073 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1127 mm
Height
1296 mm
2352
3946
2430
4107
3946 mm
Length
4107 mm
2352 mm
Wheelbase
2430 mm
Vehicle Weight
Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
1315 kg
Kerb Weight
1390 kg
1490 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1705 kg
Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.4 %
General
Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Roadster
Generation
R171
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 Compressor
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
SPORT
Engine Code
M 271.954
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
249 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Tesla Roadster
249 bhp
181 bhp
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
380 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 2800 rpm
Tesla Roadster
380 NM
250 NM
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Performance
Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
130 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
53 m
0.000 sec
Tesla Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
▶ REPLAY
5.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.68 kg/bhp
Tesla Roadster
5.28 kg/bhp
7.68 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
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
37 mpg
Tesla Roadster
151 MPGe
37 mpg
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
56 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
211 mi
Range
565 mi
Tesla Roadster
211 mi
565 mi
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
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).
145.8 kWh
Tesla Roadster
53.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
175 kg
Maximum Payload
315 kg
No data
Boot Capacity
300 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
