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 2.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 6.8 inches lower than the Mercedes SLC 43 AMG.
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
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
163.2
160.8 in
Length
163.2 in
93.3 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
2471 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
1045 lb
29.72 %
General
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
Exige S3
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.822
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
375 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
385 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
375 hp
385 hp
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
302 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
302 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
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
167 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
▶ REPLAY
6.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.13 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
6.59 lb/hp
9.13 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
24 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
31 mpg
highway
37 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
1938 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
