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 5.6 inches shorter, 3.3 inches wider and 6.7 inches lower than the Mercedes SLK 350.
Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 350
44.4
73.7
81.6
51.1
70.4
77.6
73.7 in
Width
70.4 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
44.4 in
Height
51.1 in
92.6
155.4
95.7
161
155.4 in
Length
161 in
92.6 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 350
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3285 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.25 %
General
Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 350
Roadster
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 350
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
SPORT
Engine Code
M 272.963
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
6
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
249 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Tesla Roadster
249 hp
268 hp
Mercedes SLK 350
280 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Tesla Roadster
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
174 ft
0.000 sec
Tesla Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 350
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11.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster
11.64 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 350
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
22 mpg
Tesla Roadster
126 MPGe
22 mpg
Mercedes SLK 350
No data
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
56 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Roadster
Mercedes SLK 350
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
386 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
No data
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
