The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Roadster 2.5 (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes SLC 180 (16 - 19)
€ 101,700
€ 35,300
€ 101,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300
ⓘ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 2.5 is 7.4 inches shorter, 2.5 inches wider and 6.9 inches lower than the Mercedes SLC 180.
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLC 180
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
162.7
155.4 in
Length
162.7 in
92.6 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLC 180
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
3285 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.38 %
General
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLC 180
Roadster
Generation
R172
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 2.5
Mercedes SLC 180
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
SPORT
Engine Code
M 274.910
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
288 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Tesla Roadster 2.5
288 hp
154 hp
Mercedes SLC 180
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Tesla Roadster 2.5
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLC 180
Performance
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLC 180
125 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Tesla Roadster 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLC 180
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10.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
10.07 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLC 180
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
42 mpg
Tesla Roadster 2.5
126 MPGe
42 mpg
Mercedes SLC 180
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
56 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
211 mi
Range
665 mi
Tesla Roadster 2.5
211 mi
665 mi
Mercedes SLC 180
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).
106.1 kWh
Tesla Roadster 2.5
53.6 kWh
106.1 kWh
Mercedes SLC 180
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLC 180
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
