The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor Automatic (04 - 08)
€ 77,800
€ 38,100
€ 77,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100
ⓘ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 0.2 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
70.9
78.8
51
70
77.6
70.9 in
Width
70 in
78.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
44.4 in
Height
51 in
93.3
160.8
95.7
161
160.8 in
Length
161 in
93.3 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
2471 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3759 lb
Weight Difference:
648 lb
20.77 %
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Code
M 271.944
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
161 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
345 hp
161 hp
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Performance
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
162 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
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7.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
7.16 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
25 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
18 mpg
city
19 mpg
33 mpg
highway
35 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
265 mi
Range
494 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
265 mi
494 mi
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
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).
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).
166.7 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
178.2 kWh
166.7 kWh
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
1938 lb
Maximum Payload
639 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
