The Comparative Analysis :

Tesla Roadster 2.5 (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes SLK 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)

€ 101,700
Tesla Roadster 2.5 (11 - 12) Tesla Roadster 2.5
€ 42,500
 Mercedes SLK 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
€ 101,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500

ⓘ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 18.8 cm shorter, 6.3 cm wider and 17.4 cm lower than the Mercedes SLK 250 CDI.
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
1127
Blueprint Tesla Roadster 2.5 (11 - 12)
1873
2073
1301
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
1810
2006
1873 mm
Width
1810 mm
2073 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2006 mm
1127 mm
Height
1301 mm
Blueprint Tesla Roadster 2.5 (11 - 12)
2352
3946
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
2430
4134
3946 mm
Length
4134 mm
2352 mm
Wheelbase
2430 mm

Vehicle Weight

Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
1315 kg
Kerb Weight
1590 kg
1490 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1905 kg
Tesla Roadster 2.5 (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
275 kg
17.3 %
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)

General

Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Roadster
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
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 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
288 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Tesla Roadster 2.5
288 bhp
201 bhp
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
370 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Tesla Roadster 2.5
370 NM
500 NM
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI

Performance

Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

54 m
0.000 sec

Tesla Roadster 2.5

62 mph 62
mph

93 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 250 CDI

▶ REPLAY
4.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.91 kg/bhp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
4.57 kg/bhp
7.91 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Fuel Economy
27 kWh✽  ( 151 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
58 mpg  ( 65 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Tesla Roadster 2.5
151 MPGe
65 MPGe
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
No data
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
56 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
211 mi
Range
761 mi
Tesla Roadster 2.5
211 mi
761 mi
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Tesla Roadster 2.5
53.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
175 kg
Maximum Payload
315 kg
No data
Boot Capacity
335 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data