The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes SLK 250 (11 - 15)
€ 90,700
€ 42,500
€ 90,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘ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 5 cm shorter, 0.8 cm narrower and 17.2 cm lower than the Mercedes SLK 250.
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250
1129
1802
2002
1301
1810
2006
1802 mm
Width
1810 mm
2002 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2006 mm
1129 mm
Height
1301 mm
2370
4084
2430
4134
4084 mm
Length
4134 mm
2370 mm
Wheelbase
2430 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250
1110 kg
Kerb Weight
1475 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
365 kg
24.75 %
General
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250
Exige S3
Generation
R172
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 250
V6 petrol engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Code
M 271.861
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3456 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
375 bhp
at 6700 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
375 bhp
201 bhp
Mercedes SLK 250
410 NM
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 2000 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
410 NM
310 NM
Mercedes SLK 250
Performance
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250
178 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
51 m
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 250
▶ REPLAY
2.96 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.34 kg/bhp
Lotus Exige Roadster
2.96 kg/bhp
7.34 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLK 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
27 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes SLK 250
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
34 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
239 mi
Range
541 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
239 mi
541 mi
Mercedes SLK 250
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).
130.7 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
197 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes SLK 250
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
242 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
160 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
890 kg
Maximum Payload
315 kg
112 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
