The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 119,500
€ 43,500
€ 119,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 3.3 inches wider and 6.7 inches lower than the Mercedes SLK 280.
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 280
44.4
73.7
81.6
51
70.4
77.6
73.7 in
Width
70.4 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
44.4 in
Height
51 in
92.6
155.4
95.7
161
155.4 in
Length
161 in
92.6 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 280
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3285 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.94 %
General
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 280
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 280
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
SPORT
Engine Code
M 272.942
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
6
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
288 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6100 rpm
Tesla Roadster 2.5
288 hp
228 hp
Mercedes SLK 280
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Tesla Roadster 2.5
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 280
Performance
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 280
125 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Tesla Roadster 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 280
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10.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.12 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
10.07 lb/hp
14.12 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 280
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
25 mpg
Tesla Roadster 2.5
126 MPGe
25 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
No data
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
56 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
211 mi
Range
468 mi
Tesla Roadster 2.5
211 mi
468 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
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).
176.2 kWh
Tesla Roadster 2.5
53.6 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
386 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
No data
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
