The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes SLK 55 AMG 7G-TRONIC (04 - 08)
€ 119,500
€ 68,100
€ 119,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,100
ⓘ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 14.1 cm shorter, 7.9 cm wider and 14.4 cm lower than the Mercedes SLK 55 AMG.
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
1127
1873
2073
1271
1794
1970
1873 mm
Width
1794 mm
2073 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1127 mm
Height
1271 mm
2352
3946
2430
4087
3946 mm
Length
4087 mm
2352 mm
Wheelbase
2430 mm
Vehicle Weight
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
1315 kg
Kerb Weight
1540 kg
1490 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
225 kg
14.61 %
General
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Roadster
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Electricity
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 113
SPORT
Engine Code
M 113.989
0
Valves
3
0
Cylinders
8
0 CC
Engine Capacity
5439 CC
288 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
355 bhp
at 5750 rpm
Tesla Roadster 2.5
288 bhp
355 bhp
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
400 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
510 NM
at 4000 rpm
Tesla Roadster 2.5
400 NM
510 NM
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Performance
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
125 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
51 m
0.000 sec
Tesla Roadster 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
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4.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.34 kg/bhp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
4.57 kg/bhp
4.34 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
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
24 mpg
Tesla Roadster 2.5
151 MPGe
24 mpg
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
No data
city
16 mpg
No data
motorway
32 mpg
56 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
211 mi
Range
362 mi
Tesla Roadster 2.5
211 mi
362 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).
227.4 kWh
Tesla Roadster 2.5
53.6 kWh
227.4 kWh
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
175 kg
Maximum Payload
310 kg
No data
Boot Capacity
300 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
