The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Roadster 2.5 (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes SLC 250 d 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 101,700
€ 43,900
€ 101,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,900
ⓘ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 250 d.
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLC 250 d
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 250 d
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
3285 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
18.06 %
General
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLC 250 d
Roadster
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLC 250 d
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
288 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Tesla Roadster 2.5
288 hp
201 hp
Mercedes SLC 250 d
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Tesla Roadster 2.5
273 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLC 250 d
Performance
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLC 250 d
125 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Tesla Roadster 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLC 250 d
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10.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.6 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
10.07 lb/hp
17.6 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 250 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLC 250 d
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
53 mpg
( 60 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 2.5
126 MPGe
60 MPGe
Mercedes SLC 250 d
No data
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
56 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
211 mi
Range
848 mi
Tesla Roadster 2.5
211 mi
848 mi
Mercedes SLC 250 d
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).
90.4 kWh
Tesla Roadster 2.5
53.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes SLC 250 d
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLC 250 d
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
386 lb
Maximum Payload
661 lb
No data
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
