The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes SLK 350 (04 - 08)
€ 77,800
€ 46,200
€ 77,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,200
ⓘ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, 0.6 inches wider and 6.7 inches lower than the Mercedes SLK 350.
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 350
44.4
70.9
78.8
51.1
70.4
77.6
70.9 in
Width
70.4 in
78.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
44.4 in
Height
51.1 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 350
2471 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
758 lb
23.47 %
General
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 350
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 350
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.963
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
345 hp
268 hp
Mercedes SLK 350
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 350
Performance
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 350
162 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 350
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7.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
7.16 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 350
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
25 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes SLK 350
18 mpg
city
15 mpg
33 mpg
highway
29 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
265 mi
Range
403 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
265 mi
403 mi
Mercedes SLK 350
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).
204.5 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
178.2 kWh
204.5 kWh
Mercedes SLK 350
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 350
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
1938 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
