The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes SLK 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 16)
€ 90,700
€ 53,100
€ 90,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,100
ⓘ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 350.
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 350
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 350
2447 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
948 lb
27.92 %
General
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 350
Exige S3
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic 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 276
Engine Code
M 276.956
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
375 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
375 hp
302 hp
Mercedes SLK 350
302 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
302 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
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
167 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 350
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6.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.24 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
6.53 lb/hp
11.24 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 350
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
23 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes SLK 350
17 mpg
city
24 mpg
28 mpg
highway
43 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
239 mi
Range
525 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
239 mi
525 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).
134.5 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
197 kWh
134.5 kWh
Mercedes SLK 350
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 350
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
1962 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
