The Comparative Analysis :

Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes SLK 200 (11 - 16)

€ 77,800
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18) Lotus Exige Roadster
€ 39,400
 Mercedes SLK 200 (11 - 16) Mercedes SLK 200
€ 77,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400

ⓘ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
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18)
70.9
78.8
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 200 (11 - 16)
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
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18)
93.3
160.8
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 200 (11 - 16)
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
2471 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
692 lb
21.87 %
Mercedes SLK 200 (11 - 16)

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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Code
M 271.820
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5250 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
345 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
162 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 200

▶ REPLAY
7.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.48 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
7.16 lb/hp
17.48 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 200

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
25 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes SLK 200
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
33 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
265 mi
Range
583 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
265 mi
583 mi
Mercedes SLK 200
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
121.2 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
178.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes SLK 200
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
1938 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data