The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Roadster 2.5 (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 101,700
€ 50,000
€ 101,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,000
ⓘ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, 3.3 inches wider and 6.7 inches lower than the Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor.
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
44.4
73.7
81.6
51.1
70.4
78.9
73.7 in
Width
70.4 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
44.4 in
Height
51.1 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 350 Sportmotor
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3285 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.45 %
General
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
SPORT
Engine Code
M 272.969
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
6
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
288 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6500 rpm
Tesla Roadster 2.5
288 hp
301 hp
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Tesla Roadster 2.5
273 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
Performance
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
125 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Tesla Roadster 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
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10.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.88 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
10.07 lb/hp
10.88 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
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
26 mpg
Tesla Roadster 2.5
126 MPGe
26 mpg
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
No data
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
56 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
211 mi
Range
473 mi
Tesla Roadster 2.5
211 mi
473 mi
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
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).
174.3 kWh
Tesla Roadster 2.5
53.6 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
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
