The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Roadster 2.5 (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes SLK 55 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (11 - 16)
€ 101,700
€ 73,500
€ 101,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,500
ⓘ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 7.4 inches shorter, 2.5 inches wider and 6.9 inches lower than the Mercedes SLK 55 AMG.
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
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 55 AMG
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
3285 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
650 lb
18.31 %
General
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Roadster
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 152
SPORT
Engine Code
M 152.980
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
8
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
288 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 6800 rpm
Tesla Roadster 2.5
288 hp
416 hp
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Tesla Roadster 2.5
273 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Performance
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
125 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Tesla Roadster 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
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10.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.53 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
10.07 lb/hp
8.53 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
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
28 mpg
Tesla Roadster 2.5
126 MPGe
28 mpg
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
No data
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
56 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
211 mi
Range
518 mi
Tesla Roadster 2.5
211 mi
518 mi
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
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).
159.2 kWh
Tesla Roadster 2.5
53.6 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
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
