The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 (08 - 11)
€ 66,900
€ 42,600
€ 66,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600
ⓘ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 2.3 cm shorter, 1.4 cm wider and 16.7 cm lower than the Mercedes SLK 280.
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
1129
1802
2002
1296
1788
2005
1802 mm
Width
1788 mm
2002 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1129 mm
Height
1296 mm
2370
4084
2430
4107
4084 mm
Length
4107 mm
2370 mm
Wheelbase
2430 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
935 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
1166 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1755 kg
Weight Difference:
505 kg
35.07 %
General
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
Exige S3
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
Straight-four petrol engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.942
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
346 bhp
at 7000 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
346 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes SLK 280
400 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
400 NM
300 NM
Mercedes SLK 280
Performance
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
170 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
56 m
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 280
▶ REPLAY
2.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.32 kg/bhp
Lotus Exige Roadster
2.7 kg/bhp
6.32 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
28 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
246 mi
Range
468 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
246 mi
468 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
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).
176.2 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
191.4 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
236 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
231 kg
Maximum Payload
315 kg
112 L
Boot Capacity
300 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
