2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vs. 2009 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Tesla Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Tesla Roadster would be higher. In terms of performance, 2009 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 1533 kg more than 2009 Tesla Roadster.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tesla Roadster. (370 Nm). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 2009 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Tesla |
| Model | Sprinter | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Vehicle Weight | 2768 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6939 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2024 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2814 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4326 mm | 2352 mm |
