The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 IPS (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor (08 - 11)
€ 94,000
€ 38,100
€ 94,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Lotus Exige Roadster is 0.9 inches shorter, an inch wider and 6.6 inches lower than the Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor.
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
44.4
70.9
78.8
51
70
78.9
70.9 in
Width
70 in
78.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
44.4 in
Height
51 in
93.3
160.8
95.7
161.7
160.8 in
Length
161.7 in
93.3 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
2471 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3759 lb
Weight Difference:
593 lb
19.35 %
General
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Exige S3
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Code
M 271.954
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
375 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
375 hp
181 hp
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
302 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
302 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Performance
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
170 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
▶ REPLAY
6.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.93 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
6.59 lb/hp
16.93 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
24 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
31 mpg
highway
41 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
256 mi
Range
565 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
256 mi
565 mi
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
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).
145.8 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
183.8 kWh
145.8 kWh
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
1938 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
