The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 (16 - ..) vs. Mercedes SLC 43 AMG 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 76,500

€ 60,000

€ 76,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000
ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 6.8 inches lower than the Mercedes SLC 43 AMG.
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
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
163.2
160.8 in
Length
163.2 in
93.3 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
2447 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
1069 lb
30.4 %

General
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
Exige S3
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.822

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
345 hp
362 hp
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
295 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
Performance
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
170 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
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7.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
7.09 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
23 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
31 mpg
highway
38 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
246 mi
Range
557 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
246 mi
557 mi
Mercedes SLC 43 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).
147.7 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
191.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
1962 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data