The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 IPS (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes SLK 55 AMG 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 94,000
€ 70,700
€ 94,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Lotus Exige Roadster is 0.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the Mercedes SLK 55 AMG.
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
44.4
70.9
78.8
50
70.6
78.9
70.9 in
Width
70.6 in
78.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
44.4 in
Height
50 in
93.3
160.8
95.7
161.5
160.8 in
Length
161.5 in
93.3 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
2471 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
1001 lb
28.83 %
General
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Exige S3
Generation
R171
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 113
Engine Code
M 113.989
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
5.4 L / 264 cu in
375 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5750 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
375 hp
355 hp
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
302 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
302 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Performance
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
170 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
▶ REPLAY
6.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.78 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
6.59 lb/hp
9.78 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
24 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
18 mpg
city
13 mpg
31 mpg
highway
27 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
256 mi
Range
362 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
256 mi
362 mi
Mercedes SLK 55 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).
227.4 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
183.8 kWh
227.4 kWh
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Roadster
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
1938 lb
Maximum Payload
606 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
