The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes SLK 250 CDI (12 - 15)
€ 77,800
€ 40,100
€ 77,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘ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 250 CDI.
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
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
162.8
160.8 in
Length
162.8 in
93.3 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
2471 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
990 lb
28.6 %
General
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Exige S3
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
345 hp
201 hp
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Performance
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
162 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
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7.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.22 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
7.16 lb/hp
17.22 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
25 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
18 mpg
city
38 mpg
33 mpg
highway
59 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
265 mi
Range
777 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
265 mi
777 mi
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
178.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
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
