The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Roadster 2.5 (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor (08 - 11)
€ 101,700
€ 38,100
€ 101,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100
ⓘ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 6.3 inches shorter, 3.8 inches wider and 6.7 inches lower than the Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor.
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
44.4
73.7
81.6
51
70
78.9
73.7 in
Width
70 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
44.4 in
Height
51 in
92.6
155.4
95.7
161.7
155.4 in
Length
161.7 in
92.6 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3285 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3759 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.38 %
General
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
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 2.5
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
SPORT
Engine Code
M 271.954
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 5500 rpm
Tesla Roadster 2.5
288 hp
181 hp
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Tesla Roadster 2.5
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Performance
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
125 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Tesla Roadster 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
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10.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.93 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
10.07 lb/hp
16.93 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
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
31 mpg
Tesla Roadster 2.5
126 MPGe
31 mpg
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
No data
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
56 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
211 mi
Range
565 mi
Tesla Roadster 2.5
211 mi
565 mi
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
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).
145.8 kWh
Tesla Roadster 2.5
53.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
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
