The Comparative Analysis :

Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16) vs. Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 66,900
Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16) Lotus Exige Roadster
€ 40,300
 Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11) Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
€ 66,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Lotus Exige Roadster is 0.9 inches shorter, an inch wider and 6.6 inches lower than the Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor.
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
44.4
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16)
70.9
78.8
51
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
70
78.9
70.9 in
Width
70 in
78.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
44.4 in
Height
51 in
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16)
93.3
160.8
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
95.7
161.7
160.8 in
Length
161.7 in
93.3 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
2061 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3759 lb
Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
1058 lb
33.92 %
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)

General

Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Exige S3
Generation
R171
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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Code
M 271.954
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
346 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
346 hp
181 hp
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor

Performance

Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
170 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor

▶ REPLAY
5.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.24 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
5.96 lb/hp
17.24 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
23 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
16 mpg
city
20 mpg
31 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
246 mi
Range
544 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
246 mi
544 mi
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
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).
151.6 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
191.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
509 lb
Maximum Payload
639 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data