The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 IPS (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor (08 - 11)
€ 94,000
€ 47,700
€ 94,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,700
ⓘ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 2.3 cm shorter, 1.4 cm wider and 16.9 cm lower than the Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor.
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
1129
1802
2002
1298
1788
2005
1802 mm
Width
1788 mm
2002 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1129 mm
Height
1298 mm
2370
4084
2430
4107
4084 mm
Length
4107 mm
2370 mm
Wheelbase
2430 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
1121 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
344 kg
23.48 %
General
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
V6 petrol engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.969
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3456 CC
Engine Capacity
3498 CC
375 bhp
at 6700 rpm
Power
301 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
375 bhp
301 bhp
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
410 NM
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 4900 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
410 NM
360 NM
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
Performance
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
170 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
51 m
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
▶ REPLAY
2.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.87 kg/bhp
Lotus Exige Roadster
2.99 kg/bhp
4.87 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
29 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
256 mi
Range
458 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
256 mi
458 mi
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
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).
179.9 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
183.8 kWh
179.9 kWh
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
225 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
879 kg
Maximum Payload
335 kg
112 L
Boot Capacity
300 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
