The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes SLK 350 (04 - 08)
€ 90,700
€ 46,200
€ 90,700
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 0.5 cm shorter, 1.4 cm wider and 16.9 cm lower than the Mercedes SLK 350.
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 350
1129
1802
2002
1298
1788
1970
1802 mm
Width
1788 mm
2002 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1129 mm
Height
1298 mm
2370
4084
2430
4089
4084 mm
Length
4089 mm
2370 mm
Wheelbase
2430 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 350
1110 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
355 kg
24.23 %
General
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 350
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 350
V6 petrol engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.963
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3456 CC
Engine Capacity
3498 CC
375 bhp
at 6700 rpm
Power
268 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
375 bhp
268 bhp
Mercedes SLK 350
410 NM
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 3500 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
410 NM
350 NM
Mercedes SLK 350
Performance
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 350
178 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
51 m
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 350
▶ REPLAY
2.96 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.47 kg/bhp
Lotus Exige Roadster
2.96 kg/bhp
5.47 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLK 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 350
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
27 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes SLK 350
20 mpg
city
18 mpg
34 mpg
motorway
35 mpg
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
239 mi
Range
403 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
239 mi
403 mi
Mercedes SLK 350
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).
204.5 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
197 kWh
204.5 kWh
Mercedes SLK 350
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
242 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
255 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 350
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
890 kg
Maximum Payload
315 kg
112 L
Boot Capacity
300 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
