The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16) vs. Mercedes SLK 55 AMG 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 66,900
€ 70,700
€ 66,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,700
ⓘ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 Roadster is 1.9 cm shorter, 0.8 cm wider and 14.2 cm lower than the Mercedes SLK 55 AMG.
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
1129
1802
2002
1271
1794
2005
1802 mm
Width
1794 mm
2002 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1129 mm
Height
1271 mm
2370
4084
2430
4103
4084 mm
Length
4103 mm
2370 mm
Wheelbase
2430 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
935 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
1166 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
640 kg
40.63 %
General
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Exige S3
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Straight-four petrol engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 113
Engine Code
M 113.989
4
Valves
3
4
Cylinders
8
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
5439 CC
346 bhp
at 7000 rpm
Power
355 bhp
at 5750 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
346 bhp
355 bhp
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
400 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
510 NM
at 4000 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
400 NM
510 NM
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Performance
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
170 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
56 m
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
▶ REPLAY
2.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.44 kg/bhp
Lotus Exige Roadster
2.7 kg/bhp
4.44 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
28 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
19 mpg
city
16 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
32 mpg
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
246 mi
Range
362 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
246 mi
362 mi
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
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).
227.4 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
191.4 kWh
227.4 kWh
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
236 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
231 kg
Maximum Payload
275 kg
112 L
Boot Capacity
300 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
