2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK would be higher. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (228 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (300 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Tesla |
| Model | SLK | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2352 mm |
