The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16) vs. Mercedes SLK 200 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
€ 66,900

€ 41,800

€ 66,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lotus Exige Roadster is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 6.8 inches lower than the Mercedes SLK 200.
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200
44.4
70.9
78.8
51.2
71.3
79
70.9 in
Width
71.3 in
78.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79 in
44.4 in
Height
51.2 in
93.3
160.8
95.7
162.8
160.8 in
Length
162.8 in
93.3 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200
2061 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb

Weight Difference:
1179 lb
36.38 %

General
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200
Exige S3
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Code
M 274.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
346 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5250 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
346 hp
181 hp
Mercedes SLK 200
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 200
Performance
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200
170 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 200
▶ REPLAY
5.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
5.96 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
23 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes SLK 200
16 mpg
city
28 mpg
31 mpg
highway
48 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
246 mi
Range
611 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
246 mi
611 mi
Mercedes SLK 200
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
115.6 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
191.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
Mercedes SLK 200
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
509 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data