The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Coupé Club Racer IPS (16 - 16) vs. Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
€ 76,600
€ 107,300
€ 76,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 107,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Lotus Exige Coupé is 0.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series.
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
44.4
70.9
78.8
50
70.6
78.5
70.9 in
Width
70.6 in
78.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
44.4 in
Height
50 in
93.3
160.8
95.7
160.9
160.8 in
Length
160.9 in
93.3 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
2471 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
825 lb
25.03 %
General
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
Exige S3
Generation
R171
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 113
Engine Code
M 113.989
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
5.4 L / 264 cu in
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5750 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
345 hp
395 hp
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
295 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
Performance
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
162 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
▶ REPLAY
7.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.34 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
7.16 lb/hp
8.34 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
25 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
18 mpg
city
13 mpg
33 mpg
highway
27 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
265 mi
Range
357 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
265 mi
357 mi
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
231.1 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
178.2 kWh
231.1 kWh
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
472 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
1938 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
