The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Roadster (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes SLK 350 (04 - 08)
€ 100,000
€ 46,200
€ 100,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,200
ⓘ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 14.3 cm shorter, 8.5 cm wider and 17.1 cm lower than the Mercedes SLK 350.
Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 350
1127
1873
2073
1298
1788
1970
1873 mm
Width
1788 mm
2073 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1127 mm
Height
1298 mm
2352
3946
2430
4089
3946 mm
Length
4089 mm
2352 mm
Wheelbase
2430 mm
Vehicle Weight
Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 350
1315 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1490 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
150 kg
10.24 %
General
Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 350
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 350
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
SPORT
Engine Code
M 272.963
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
6
0 CC
Engine Capacity
3498 CC
249 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
268 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Tesla Roadster
249 bhp
268 bhp
Mercedes SLK 350
380 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 3500 rpm
Tesla Roadster
380 NM
350 NM
Mercedes SLK 350
Performance
Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 350
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
53 m
0.000 sec
Tesla Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 350
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5.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.47 kg/bhp
Tesla Roadster
5.28 kg/bhp
5.47 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLK 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 350
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
26 mpg
Tesla Roadster
151 MPGe
26 mpg
Mercedes SLK 350
No data
city
18 mpg
No data
motorway
35 mpg
56 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
211 mi
Range
403 mi
Tesla Roadster
211 mi
403 mi
Mercedes SLK 350
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).
204.5 kWh
Tesla Roadster
53.6 kWh
204.5 kWh
Mercedes SLK 350
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
255 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 350
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
