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Mercedes T Class vs Tesla Roadster comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs ), boot space and price (23,000 £ vs 184,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes T Class or Tesla Roadster?

Mercedes T Class vs Tesla Roadster: Key differences

Mercedes T Class

  • clearly cheaper
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Tesla Roadster

  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

T Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes T Class is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,000 £ , while the Tesla Roadster costs 184,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 161,318 £.

Roadster

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes T Class offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

T Class

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Roadster is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.1 s, while the Mercedes T Class takes 11.6 s. That’s about 9.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Roadster delivers significantly more torque with 10,000 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 9,730 Nm more.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes T Class holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £23,000
T Class

Mercedes T Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 95 - 131 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.1 - 7.4 L/100km
Mercedes T Class
Tesla Roadster

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Mercedes T Class

The Mercedes T-Class dresses everyday practicality in a premium suit, blending the sensible utility of a small van with the refinement you expect from the three-pointed star. Its flexible interior and clever details make it a brilliantly pragmatic choice for families and active owners who want comfort and usefulness without the fuss.

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Tesla Roadster

The Roadster is a stunning embodiment of open-air driving, blending sleek design with exhilarating performance. With its sporty silhouette and agile handling, it offers an unmatched sense of freedom on the road. Enthusiasts revel in the combination of luxury and raw power, making every journey a memorable adventure.

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Mercedes T Class
Tesla Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,000 - 30,500 £
Price
184,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
1,000 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
135 - 167 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,556 - 1,678 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
-
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
521 - 630 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 15.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
402 km/h
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Torque
10,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
-
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Tesla
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