The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Roadster 2.5 (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes SLK 200 (11 - 16)
€ 101,700
€ 39,400
€ 101,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 SLK 200.
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 200
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 2.5
Mercedes SLK 200
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 SLK 200
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 SLK 200
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
SPORT
Engine Code
M 271.820
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
288 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5250 rpm
Tesla Roadster 2.5
288 hp
181 hp
Mercedes SLK 200
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Tesla Roadster 2.5
273 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 200
Performance
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 200
125 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Tesla Roadster 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 200
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10.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.48 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
10.07 lb/hp
17.48 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 200
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
37 mpg
Tesla Roadster 2.5
126 MPGe
37 mpg
Mercedes SLK 200
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
56 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
211 mi
Range
583 mi
Tesla Roadster 2.5
211 mi
583 mi
Mercedes SLK 200
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).
121.2 kWh
Tesla Roadster 2.5
53.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes SLK 200
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 200
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
