The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes SLK 300 9G-TRONIC (15 - 16)
€ 119,500
€ 46,100
€ 119,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘ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 7.4 inches shorter, 2.5 inches wider and 6.9 inches lower than the Mercedes SLK 300.
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 300
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 300
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3285 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.63 %
General
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 300
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 300
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
SPORT
Engine Code
M 274.920
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
288 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Tesla Roadster 2.5
288 hp
242 hp
Mercedes SLK 300
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Tesla Roadster 2.5
295 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 300
Performance
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 300
125 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Tesla Roadster 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 300
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10.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.71 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
10.07 lb/hp
13.71 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 300
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
38 mpg
Tesla Roadster 2.5
126 MPGe
38 mpg
Mercedes SLK 300
No data
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
56 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
211 mi
Range
601 mi
Tesla Roadster 2.5
211 mi
601 mi
Mercedes SLK 300
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).
117.5 kWh
Tesla Roadster 2.5
53.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes SLK 300
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 300
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
386 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
No data
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
