The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor (04 - 08)
€ 90,700
€ 35,900
€ 90,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 0.5 cm shorter, 2.5 cm wider and 16.7 cm lower than the Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor.
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
1129
1802
2002
1296
1777
1970
1802 mm
Width
1777 mm
2002 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1129 mm
Height
1296 mm
2370
4084
2430
4089
4084 mm
Length
4089 mm
2370 mm
Wheelbase
2430 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
1110 kg
Kerb Weight
1390 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1705 kg
Weight Difference:
280 kg
20.14 %
General
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Exige S3
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
V6 petrol engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Code
M 271.944

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3456 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
375 bhp
at 6700 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
375 bhp
161 bhp
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
410 NM
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 3000 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
410 NM
240 NM
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Performance
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
178 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
51 m
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
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2.96 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.63 kg/bhp
Lotus Exige Roadster
2.96 kg/bhp
8.63 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
27 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
34 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
239 mi
Range
500 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
239 mi
500 mi
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Environmental Impact
197 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).
164.8 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
197 kWh
164.8 kWh
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
242 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
890 kg
Maximum Payload
315 kg
112 L
Boot Capacity
300 L






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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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