The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 IPS (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes SLC 43 AMG 9G-TRONIC (18 - 20)
€ 94,000

€ 61,100

€ 94,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,100
ⓘ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 6.2 cm shorter, 0.8 cm narrower and 17.2 cm lower than the Mercedes SLC 43 AMG.
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
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
4146
4084 mm
Length
4146 mm
2370 mm
Wheelbase
2430 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
1121 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
474 kg
29.72 %

General
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
Exige S3
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
V6 petrol engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.822

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3456 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
375 bhp
at 6700 rpm
Power
385 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
375 bhp
385 bhp
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
410 NM
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
520 NM
at 2500 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
410 NM
520 NM
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
Performance
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
170 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
51 m
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
▶ REPLAY
2.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.14 kg/bhp
Lotus Exige Roadster
2.99 kg/bhp
4.14 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
29 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
256 mi
Range
460 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
256 mi
460 mi
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
153.5 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
183.8 kWh
153.5 kWh
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
225 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
197 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
879 kg
Maximum Payload
295 kg
112 L
Boot Capacity
335 L






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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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