The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Roadster (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes SLK 250 CDI (12 - 15)
€ 100,000
€ 40,100
€ 100,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘ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 18.8 cm shorter, 6.3 cm wider and 17.4 cm lower than the Mercedes SLK 250 CDI.
Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
1127
1873
2073
1301
1810
2006
1873 mm
Width
1810 mm
2073 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2006 mm
1127 mm
Height
1301 mm
2352
3946
2430
4134
3946 mm
Length
4134 mm
2352 mm
Wheelbase
2430 mm
Vehicle Weight
Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
1315 kg
Kerb Weight
1570 kg
1490 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1885 kg
Weight Difference:
255 kg
16.24 %
General
Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Roadster
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
SPORT
Engine Code
OM 651.980
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
249 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Tesla Roadster
249 bhp
201 bhp
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
380 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Tesla Roadster
380 NM
500 NM
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Performance
Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
53 m
0.000 sec
Tesla Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
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5.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.81 kg/bhp
Tesla Roadster
5.28 kg/bhp
7.81 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
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
59 mpg
( 66 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.)
Tesla Roadster
151 MPGe
66 MPGe
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
No data
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
71 mpg
56 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
211 mi
Range
777 mi
Tesla Roadster
211 mi
777 mi
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Tesla Roadster
53.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
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
