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Tesla Roadster vs Mercedes T Class comparison

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

Tesla Roadster vs Mercedes T Class: Key differences

Tesla Roadster

  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes T Class

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  • significantly cheaper
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Roadster

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

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

T Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Roadster is considerably 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 clearly 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 stands well ahead of its rival 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
Tesla Roadster
Mercedes T Class

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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

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
Mercedes T Class

Costs and Consumption

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

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

Engine and Performance

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

General

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