The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Roadster (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes SLK 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
€ 100,000
€ 42,500
€ 100,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘ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 250 CDI.
Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
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 250 CDI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
3285 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
17.29 %
General
Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Roadster
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic 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 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
249 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Tesla Roadster
249 hp
201 hp
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
280 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Tesla Roadster
280 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Performance
Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Tesla Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
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11.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.44 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster
11.64 lb/hp
17.44 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
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
48 mpg
( 54 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.)
Tesla Roadster
126 MPGe
54 MPGe
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
No data
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
56 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
211 mi
Range
761 mi
Tesla Roadster
211 mi
761 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).
100.7 kWh
Tesla Roadster
53.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
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
